Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1408: An Act providing for data center transparency; prohibiting certain nondisclosure agreements between public agencies and data centers; providing for data centers and public input; prohibiting data centers from being developed or operated by certain foreign entities; and providing for enforcement by Attorney General and for energy and water reporting.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1408 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on July 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for data center transparency; prohibiting certain nondisclosure agreements between public agencies and data centers; providing for data centers and public input; prohibiting data centers from being developed or operated by certain foreign entities; and providing for enforcement by Attorney General and for energy and water reporting. Primary sponsor: Tracy Pennycuick (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 5, 2026): Re-reported as amended.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Pennycuick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Rosemary Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| James Malone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Elder Vogel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-reported as amended
- Re-referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
- Second consideration
- First consideration
- Reported as amended
- Referred to Communications & Technology