New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

S 4402 — "Responsible Data Center Development and Resource Protection Act"; establishes Statewide framework concerning siting, land use approval, energy sourcing, water use, and environmental impacts of large load data center development.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SCU

  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.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill creates a framework for managing large data center development in the state.

This bill establishes statewide guidelines for how large data centers can be built, focusing on land use, energy sourcing, water use, and environmental impact. It aims to ensure sustainable and responsible development of data centers.

Summary

Responsible Data Ctr. Devel. & Resource Protection-Act-concerns data ctr devel

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 04, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SCU

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (118)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4402 do?
Responsible Data Ctr. Devel. & Resource Protection-Act-concerns data ctr devel
Who sponsors S 4402?
S 4402 is sponsored by McKnight, Angela V. (Democrat) and Singleton, Troy (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4402?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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