Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1461: Computers and Electronic Processing - As introduced, requires high performance computing (HPC) facility operators to devote 50 percent of the computing and data processing output of the facility for a public benefit; requires HPC facility operators to produce an annual report of the facility's energy consumption and carbon footprint; requires such operators to conduct an annual internal compliance audit and submit to an audit upon request by certain governmental entities. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 68.

In committee Last action March 4, 2026: Failed in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1461 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Computers and Electronic Processing - As introduced, requires high performance computing (HPC) facility operators to devote 50 percent of the computing and data processing output of the facility for a public benefit; requires HPC facility operators to produce an annual report of the facility's energy consumption and carbon footprint; requires such operators to conduct an annual internal compliance audit and submit to an audit upon request by certain governmental entities. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: John Clemmons (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Failed in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John Clemmons (Democratic).