New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1265: prohibiting the construction of data centers in the state and establishing a committee to study the environmental impact of data centers.
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 1265 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: prohibiting the construction of data centers in the state and establishing a committee to study the environmental impact of data centers. Primary sponsor: Peter Schmidt (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 10.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Strafford 14 |
| Tony Caplan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Merrimack 8 |
| Wendy Thomas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 10
- Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 10 P. 7
- Full Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- Executive Session: 02/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
- Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 11:00 am GP 229
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 1 P. 13