New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 5294: "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.

In committee Last action June 18, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

Plain-language summary

A 5294 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on June 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "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. Primary sponsor: Moen, William F., Jr., Eliana Pintor Marin (Democratic), Singh, Balvir. Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Moen, William F., Jr.; Eliana Pintor Marin (Democratic); Singh, Balvir.