Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 484: Data Centers
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 484 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Data Centers. Primary sponsor: Avila, Community Affairs, Rules. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2026): Chapter No. 2026-65.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Data Centers; Specifying that local governments maintain authority to exercise power and responsibility over comprehensive planning and land development regulations relating to large load customers; requiring public utilities to provide certain minimum tariff and service requirements for large load customers; prohibiting the governing board of a water management district or the Department of Environmental Protection from issuing a permit for the consumptive use of water to a large-scale data center under certain circumstances; requiring the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability to contract for a study relating to the construction and operation of large-scale data centers, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avila | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Community Affairs | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rules | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Don Gaetz | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Clay Yarborough | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter No. 2026-65
- Approved by Governor
- Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
- Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
- CS passed as amended; YEAS 31 NAYS 6
- Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (383957)
- In returning messages
- CS passed as amended; YEAS 92, NAYS 16
- Read 3rd time
- Added to Third Reading Calendar
- Amendment 383957 adopted
- Read 2nd time
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