New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

S 4400 — Requires DEP to conduct study of short and long term effects of water use by large-scale data centers.

Last action — REF SBA

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill requires a study on the water use effects of large-scale data centers.

This bill mandates a study by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to examine both the short-term and long-term impacts of water usage by large-scale data centers. The goal is to understand how these centers affect water resources.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This study may provide insights into how large-scale data centers affect water resources and the environment.

Summary

Water use by large-scale data centers-conduct study of short & long term effects

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 04, 2026

Action History

  1. REF SBA

  2. REP 2RS

  3. INT 1RS REF SEN

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

118 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4400 do?
Water use by large-scale data centers-conduct study of short & long term effects
Who sponsors S 4400?
S 4400 is sponsored by Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. (Democrat) and Beach, James (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4400?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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