New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

A 5397 — Requires data centers to submit construction phase water usage plan to DEP.

Last action — INT 1RA REF ATU

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill requires data centers to submit a water usage plan during construction to the DEP.

This bill mandates that data centers provide a water usage plan to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) while in the construction phase. It aims to manage water resource usage effectively during the building of data centers.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means that water usage by data centers during construction will be monitored, potentially protecting local water resources.

Summary

Water usage plan-require data centers submit construction phase to DEP

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html September 11, 2026

Action History

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Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5397 do?
Water usage plan-require data centers submit construction phase to DEP
Who sponsors A 5397?
A 5397 is sponsored by Simmons, Heather (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 5397?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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