New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 5663: Requires DEP to conduct study on environmental impacts of data center development in State; prohibits construction of new data centers until study is complete.

In committee Last action October 19, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

Plain-language summary

A 5663 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on October 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires DEP to conduct study on environmental impacts of data center development in State; prohibits construction of new data centers until study is complete. Primary sponsor: Onyema, Chigozie U.. Most recent recorded action (October 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Onyema, Chigozie U..