Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1059: Data Center Impact Assessment and Development Moratorium Act of 2026; enact
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Plain-language summary
HB 1059 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Data Center Impact Assessment and Development Moratorium Act of 2026; enact. Primary sponsor: Derrick Jackson (Democratic), Kim Schofield (Democratic), Sandra Scott (Democratic), Viola Davis (Democratic), Billy Mitchell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 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 1 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding public utilities and public transportation, so as to enact the "Data Center Impact Assessment and Development Moratorium Act of 2026"; to prohibit the construction or development of new data centers for a specified time; to establish the Data Center Impact Assessment Commission; to provide for membership, terms, meetings, and compensation of such committee; to provide an effective date; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Kim Schofield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Sandra Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Viola Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Billy Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper