New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 3966: Requires DEP to conduct study of short and long term effects of water use by large-scale data centers.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 3966 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires DEP to conduct study of short and long term effects of water use by large-scale data centers. Primary sponsor: Robert Karabinchak (Democratic), Bhalla, Ravi S., Alixon Collazos-Gill (Democratic). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 2026): Passed by the Assembly (76-0-1).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Karabinchak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Bhalla, Ravi S. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Alixon Collazos-Gill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Macurdy, Andrew | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rosy Bagolie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Singh, Balvir | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Al Barlas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Rodriguez, Ed | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bailey, David, Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Yvonne Lopez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Kearney, Vincent M. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Mike Venezia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by the Assembly (76-0-1)
- Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
- Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee