Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

SB 1323 — An Act providing for the regulation of commercial data centers; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the Department of Human Services and the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority; establishing the Data Center Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Enhancement Account and the Pennsylvania Energy Independence Account; providing for clean firm energy requirements, contract filing, commission review, disclosure requirements, backup generation standards, curtailment standards and certification and expedited interconnection for commercial data centers bringing incremental clean firm energy resources; and imposing penalties.

Last action — Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, May 20, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 D).

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In plain language

The bill regulates commercial data centers and promotes clean energy initiatives in Pennsylvania.

This legislation establishes a regulatory framework for commercial data centers in Pennsylvania, requiring them to comply with clean energy standards and contribute to low-income energy assistance. It also outlines duties for various state agencies related to energy procurement and oversight.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This bill promotes the use of clean firm energy sources by commercial data centers, impacting environmental sustainability efforts.

Summary

Data Center Regulatory Framework

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, May 20, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 245 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (245)

245 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

technology energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1323 do?
Data Center Regulatory Framework
Who sponsors SB 1323?
SB 1323 is sponsored by Marty Flynn (Democratic), Nikil Saval (Democratic), Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic), Lisa M. Boscola (Democratic), John I. Kane (Democratic), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), James Andrew Malone (Democratic), and Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 1323?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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