As prefiled: - Enacts the "Artificial Intelligence Data Center Environmental Accountability Act," which applies to new or significantly expanded AI-optimized data centers with a load capacity of 100 MW or greater. - Requires covered data centers to implement a closed-loop water cooling system, or an alternative system approved by the Department of Natural Resources. - Requires operators to submit a detailed annual environmental and health report to the Dept. of Natural Resources, which the department must make publicly available. - Establishes daily $50,000 civil fines for violations and authorizes the department to suspend or revoke operational permits for willful noncompliance.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Jan 8, 2026 | H | Read Second Time (H) |
Jan 7, 2026 | H | Read First Time (H) |
Dec 8, 2025 | H | Prefiled (H) |
| Last Action | Jan 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Jan 9, 2026 |