Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1408: An Act providing for data center transparency; prohibiting certain nondisclosure agreements between public agencies and data centers; providing for data centers and public input; prohibiting data centers from being developed or operated by certain foreign entities; and providing for enforcement by Attorney General and for energy and water reporting.

In committee Last action October 5, 2026: Re-reported as amended

Plain-language summary

SB 1408 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on July 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for data center transparency; prohibiting certain nondisclosure agreements between public agencies and data centers; providing for data centers and public input; prohibiting data centers from being developed or operated by certain foreign entities; and providing for enforcement by Attorney General and for energy and water reporting. Primary sponsor: Tracy Pennycuick (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 5, 2026): Re-reported as amended.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tracy Pennycuick (Republican). 3 co-sponsors.