Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1323: An Act providing for the regulation of commercial data centers; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the Department of Human Services and the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority; establishing the Data Center Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Enhancement Account and the Pennsylvania Energy Independence Account; providing for clean firm energy requirements, contract filing, commission review, disclosure requirements, backup generation standards, curtailment standards and certification and expedited interconnection for commercial data centers bringing incremental clean firm energy resources; and imposing penalties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1323 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on May 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for the regulation of commercial data centers; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the Department of Human Services and the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority; establishing the Data Center Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Enhancement Account and the Pennsylvania Energy Independence Account; providing for clean firm energy requirements, contract filing, commission review, disclosure requirements, backup generation standards, curtailment standards and certification and expedited interconnection for commercial data centers bringing incremental clean firm energy resources; and imposing penalties. Primary sponsor: Marty Flynn (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2026): Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Flynn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Lisa Boscola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| John Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| James Malone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Steve Santarsiero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Nikil Saval | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Judy Schwank | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“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 Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure