SC H5286

Prohibits all South Carolina governmental entities, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions from granting final approval for new data center applications, permits, or incentives until January 1, 2028

Moratorium covers rezoning, special exceptions, special use permits, building permits, site plans, economic incentives, and fee-in-lieu-of-taxes arrangements

Defines "data center" as a facility whose primary purpose is storage, management, and processing of digital data with at least one megawatt of electrical power capacity

Covered facilities must house computer/network systems, servers, data storage, power management equipment, telecommunications infrastructure, environmental controls, and security systems

Takes effect immediately upon Governor's approval