Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 353: AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS OF DELAWARE RELATING TO A MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 353 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on June 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS OF DELAWARE RELATING TO A MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT. Primary sponsor: Eric Buckson (Republican), Mike Smith (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2026): Motion to Suspend Rules in Senate by Vote: 6 YES 15 NO. Reason Taken: Motion to Suspend Rules to consider SB 353.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act imposes a moratorium, through January 31, 2027, on all applications and permits related to the development of large-scale data centers in this State. This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 1 of Article IX of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to amend a municipal charter, whether directly, by amendment to a specific municipality’s charter, or as in this Act, indirectly by a general law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Buckson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Mike Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Motion to Suspend Rules in Senate by Vote: 6 YES 15 NO. Reason Taken: Motion to Suspend Rules to consider SB 353
- Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate