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Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1012: Local government; construction or development of new data centers for a specified time; prohibit

Introduced Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 1012 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local government; construction or development of new data centers for a specified time; prohibit. Primary sponsor: Ruwa Romman (Democratic), Jordan Ridley (Republican), Mary Margaret Oliver (Democratic), Spencer Frye (Democratic), Gabriel Sanchez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): House Second Readers.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of local government, so as to prohibit the construction or development of new data centers for a specified time; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for an exception; to provide for a definition; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Ruwa RommanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse97
Jordan RidleyPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse22
Mary Margaret OliverPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse84
Spencer FryePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse122
Gabriel SanchezPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse42

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. House Second Readers
  2. House First Readers
  3. House Hopper

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source