SB 484: Data Centers
GENERAL BILL by Avila ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Yarborough
Data Centers; Prohibiting an agency from entering into a nondisclosure agreement or other contract that restricts the agency from disclosing certain information to the public; specifying that local governments maintain authority to exercise power and responsibility over comprehensive planning and land development regulations related to large load customers; requiring the Florida Public Service Commission to develop minimum tariff and service requirements for large load customers; prohibiting the governing board of a water management district or the Department of Environmental Protection from issuing a permit for the consumptive use of water to a large-scale data center under certain circumstances, etc.
Last Action: 1/21/2026 Senate - Now in Community Affairs
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
- Regulated Industries (RI)
- Community Affairs (CA)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 1/12/2026 | Senate |
• Referred to Regulated Industries; Community Affairs; Rules |
| 1/13/2026 | Senate |
• Introduced |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Regulated Industries, 01/20/26, 9:30 am, 412 Knott Building |
| 1/20/2026 | Senate |
• Favorable by Regulated Industries; YEAS 8 NAYS 0 |
| 1/21/2026 | Senate |
• Now in Community Affairs |
