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SB 353 Delaware Senate · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS OF DELAWARE RELATING TO A MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT.

Summary
This Act imposes a moratorium, through January 31, 2027, on all applications and permits related to the development of large-scale data centers in this State. This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 1 of Article IX of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to amend a municipal charter, whether directly, by amendment to a specific municipality’s charter, or as in this Act, indirectly by a general law.
Issues: ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes a moratorium on large-scale data center development, which restricts energy infrastructure expansion and limits potential energy demand and utility growth.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill imposes a moratorium on large-scale data center development, restricting infrastructure growth and limiting technology expansion.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 Last action Jun 30, 2026
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Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
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Photo of Eric Buckson
Eric Buckson
RRepublican
DE
16
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Photo of Mike Smith
Mike Smith
RRepublican
DE
22