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GA HB1059
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Derrick Jackson
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AI Summary
- Imposes a moratorium on new data center construction permits in Georgia from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, applying to all counties, municipalities, and local authorities
- Creates a 14-member Data Center Impact Assessment Commission with appointees from the Governor, legislative leaders, Public Service Commission, and state agencies including Economic Development, Community Affairs, and Georgia Technology Authority
- Requires the commission to conduct a three-year study examining data center impacts on energy consumption, grid capacity, water supply, environment, community health, and housing prices
- Mandates a written report with findings and policy recommendations due to state leadership by October 1, 2029, including proposed statewide or model local zoning ordinances for data center siting
- Exempts data center projects that received permits prior to July 1, 2026 from the moratorium
Legislative Description
Data Center Impact Assessment and Development Moratorium Act of 2026; enact
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Technology and Infrastructure Innovation1/29/2026
Full Bill Text
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