New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 4402: "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 4, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

Plain-language summary

S 4402 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on June 4, 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: Troy Singleton (Democratic), Linda Greenstein (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Troy Singleton (Democratic); Linda Greenstein (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.