Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2515: An Act providing for commercial data center transparency regarding energy use, water use and noise pollution; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Transportation and the Office of Attorney General; and imposing civil penalties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2515 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on May 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for commercial data center transparency regarding energy use, water use and noise pollution; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Transportation and the Office of Attorney General; and imposing civil penalties. Primary sponsor: Jamie Walsh (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2026): Referred to Energy.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Walsh | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 117 |
| Jake Banta | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Scott Barger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Jill Cooper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Wendy Fink | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Mark Gillen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Charity Krupa | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Steve Mentzer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Brenda Pugh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Energy