Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 1359 — An Act imposing a Statewide moratorium on hyperscale data center development and permitting; and providing for enforcement.

Last action — Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, June 4, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 04, 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

Advancing 40% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill places a moratorium on the development of hyperscale data centers in Pennsylvania.

This bill establishes a statewide pause on building and permitting hyperscale data centers in Pennsylvania. It aims to address community concerns associated with such developments.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may experience fewer disruptions related to community changes from new data center developments.

Summary

Protecting Pennsylvania Communities: Statewide Moratorium on Data Center Development

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, June 4, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 248 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (248)

248 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety environment technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1359 do?
Protecting Pennsylvania Communities: Statewide Moratorium on Data Center Development
Who sponsors SB 1359?
SB 1359 is sponsored by Katie J. Muth (Democratic), Carolyn T. Comitta (Democratic), Rosemary M. Brown (Republican), Nikil Saval (Democratic), and Amanda M. Cappelletti (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 1359?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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