Data Center Impact Analysis and Report

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Vetoed (rejected)

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Stage 6 of 6Stopped at signature

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Sponsors: 5
Votes: Dec 16 ’25
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Description

Requiring the Department of the Environment, the Maryland Energy Administration, and the University of Maryland School of Business, in coordination with the Department of Legislative Services, to conduct an analysis of the likely environmental, energy, and economic impacts of data center development in the State; and requiring the Department of Legislative Services to coordinate preparation of the final report to be submitted to the Governor and the General Assembly by September 1, 2026.

Subjects

Water PollutionEnvironmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; PollutEnergy AdministrationRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Prices -see also- Consumer Price IndexCoastal BaysEnvironment, Department of theStudies -see also- Commitees & Commissions; ReportsWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.Commerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.State Universities and CollegesLegislative Services, Department ofEconomic DevelopmentTelecommunications and Information TechnologyAir PollutionEnergy and ClimateNatural Resources -see also- Coal; For&Pks; Rivers; etc.Energy Matters -see also- Fuel; NuclearMatt; PwrPlnts; etc.Industry and TechnologySunsetEnvironmentConstructionRenewable Energy Sources -see also- Geotherm; Solar; etc.Reports

Progress

IntroducedOct 28, 2024
Passed the first chamberFeb 12, 2025
PassedFeb 14, 2025
VetoedMay 16, 2025
Became lawDec 16, 2025

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