Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 421: "The Data Center Transparency Act"; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 421 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "The Data Center Transparency Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Drew Echols (Republican), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Shawn Still (Republican), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to prohibit local governments, authorities, and political subdivisions from entering into nondisclosure agreements regarding electricity usage or water usage of any entity; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper