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Data center costs and rules

Who should pay for the power and environmental costs of new data centers? 27 bills, 1 became law. Latest: California AB 1577, became law, Sep 21.

As of November 3, 2026

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Became lawPassed a committee or a voteFiled

Bills in 9 states and Congress. Law in California. Tap a place to see only its bills.

Became law
0
Stopped
2

Stopped: vetoed, failed or out of time in Colorado

Stopped: vetoed, failed or out of time 2

Grouped by AI from the bills closest to AI policy, by the policy questions they address; showing those in Colorado. Bills in a group may take opposing positions. Grouping as of November 2, 2026. A bill is not a law until it is signed.

Other fights over AI policy

  • National AI strategy

    How should the federal government support innovation and secure AI leadership?

    24 bills

  • AI safety and disclosure

    Should AI systems be required to disclose their nature and protect users from harm?

    22 bills · 2 became law

  • AI fairness and rights

    How can laws prevent AI from discriminating against people or violating their rights?

    21 bills

  • Government AI oversight

    How should public agencies regulate, audit, and manage their own use of AI?

    14 bills

  • AI workforce impact

    Should businesses report how AI changes hiring and affects local workers?

    4 bills