An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions.
This bill amends Pennsylvania's public utility laws to explicitly exclude data centers from the legal definition of a public utility. It achieves this by adding a specific definition for "data center" and listing it as an entity that does not fall under public utility regulations. The change directly affects how data center facilities are classified within the state's public utilities code, distinguishing them from traditional utility providers. The legislation will become effective 60 days after it is signed into law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 26, 2026
Last action Jun 26, 2026
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Committee
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Jun 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Katie Muth
DDemocratic
Co
Carolyn Comitta
DDemocratic
Co
Jay Costa
DDemocratic
Co
Tim Kearney
DDemocratic
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