New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 680: Requires energy usage plan for proposed artificial intelligence data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities; requires all electricity for artificial intelligence data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities to be derived from new clean energy sources.

In committee Last action March 16, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Plain-language summary

S 680 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires energy usage plan for proposed artificial intelligence data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities; requires all electricity for artificial intelligence data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities to be derived from new clean energy sources. Primary sponsor: Bob Smith (Democratic), John McKeon (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bob Smith (Democratic); John McKeon (Democratic). 8 co-sponsors.