SB 14082025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate 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.
Out of committee Last action October 5, 2026: Re-reported as amended
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 4
- Prime sponsor
- Tracy Pennycuick
- Cosponsors (3)
- Elder Vogel, James Malone, Rosemary Brown
Status
Out of committee as of October 5, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 4
October 5, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Rules & Executive Nominations): Adopt Amendment A04525Passed16–0
yes (16) Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, David Argall, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, Jay Costa, Joe Pittman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Maria Collett, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Steven Santarsiero, Wayne Langerholc
other (1) Vincent Hughes
October 5, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Rules & Executive Nominations): Re-Reported as AmendedPassed16–0
yes (16) Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, David Argall, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, Jay Costa, Joe Pittman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Maria Collett, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Steven Santarsiero, Wayne Langerholc
other (1) Vincent Hughes
September 29, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Communications & Technology): Reported as AmendedPassed11–0
yes (11) Chris Gebhard, Frank Farry, James Malone, Joe Picozzi, John Kane, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Nick Miller, Tracy Pennycuick
September 29, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Communications & Technology): Adopt Amendment A04297Passed11–0
yes (11) Chris Gebhard, Frank Farry, James Malone, Joe Picozzi, John Kane, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Nick Miller, Tracy Pennycuick
Timeline 6
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2026 | Senate | Re-reported as amended |
| September 30, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Rules & Executive Nominations |
| September 30, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration |
| September 29, 2026 | Senate | First consideration |
| September 29, 2026 | Senate | Reported as amended |
| July 20, 2026 | Senate | Referred to Communications & Technology |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.