Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 205: An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 205 is a bill introduced in the Vermont Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont. Primary sponsor: Becca White (Democratic), Seth Bongartz (Democratic), Ruth Hardy (Democratic), Joe Major (Democratic), Tanya Vyhovsky (Democratic/Progressive). Most recent recorded action (January 6, 2026): Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Democratic/Progressive 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becca White | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
| Seth Bongartz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bennington |
| Ruth Hardy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Addison |
| Joe Major | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
| Tanya Vyhovsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Chittenden Central |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance