Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1517: Approval of Data Center Facilities
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1517 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Approval of Data Center Facilities. Primary sponsor: Dotie Joseph (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 484 (Ch. 2026-65).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Approval of Data Center Facilities; Requires applications for approval of data center facilities to include specified disclosures; requires existing data centers to disclose specified information; requires DEP to make such information publicly available on its website; provides penalty; prohibits certain tax credits, exemptions, protections, & restrictions for such information; requires DEP to adopt rules.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dotie Joseph | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 484 (Ch. 2026-65)
- Now in Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee
- Referred to Commerce Committee
- Referred to State Affairs Committee
- Referred to Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Filed