Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

SB 991 — An Act providing for a permitting process for data center siting; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Environmental Protection.

Last action — Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy

  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 September 05, 2025. 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 20% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 250 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (250)

250 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

environment technology
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 991?
SB 991 is sponsored by Camera Bartolotta (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), and Elder A. Vogel (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 991?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced September 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 991?
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