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NH HB1265

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Peter Schmidt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Imposes a one-year moratorium on construction of new data centers in New Hampshire, effective 60 days after passage

  • Defines "data center" as a facility with a large group of networked computer servers used for remote storage, processing, or distribution of large amounts of data

  • Establishes a study committee composed of 3 House members and 1 Senate member to examine the environmental impact of data centers in the state

  • Requires the committee to submit a preliminary report by November 1, 2025, and a final report with findings and legislative recommendations by November 1, 2026

  • Committee members receive mileage reimbursement at the legislative rate, with a quorum of 3 members required

Legislative Description

Prohibiting the construction of data centers in the state and establishing a committee to study the environmental impact of data centers.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Affairs12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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