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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania prohibits foreign-controlled entities from developing or operating data centers
Last action · September 25, 2026: Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 25, 2026Sponsors: Tracy Pennycuick and 2 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1442 prohibits businesses controlled by governments or entities from designated foreign countries of concern from developing or operating data centers in the Commonwealth. Existing facilities operated or developed by such entities on the effective date must immediately cease operations or development. The measure takes effect in 180 days and is enforced by the Attorney General.
Data center developers and operators linked to foreign countries of concern face an immediate ban on operations and new development in Pennsylvania once the act takes effect, with enforcement handled by the Office of Attorney General through .
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
foreign entities
Foreign entities and businesses controlled by them are prohibited from operating or developing data centers in Pennsylvania and must cease existing operations.
Attorney General
The Attorney General is authorized to bring court actions for injunctive relief to enforce the prohibition.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Sep 25, 2026SenateCommitteeReferred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 25, 2026
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