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H 5526 South Carolina House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Data Center Moratorium

Summary
A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROHIBIT GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES OF THIS STATE, COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FROM ACCEPTING OR TAKING ANY ACTION ON PERMITS OR APPLICATIONS FOR DATA CENTERS UNTIL THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ESTABLISHES A COMPREHENSIVE OVERSIGHT AND APPROVAL PROCESS FOR NEW DATA CENTERS IN THIS STATE, AND TO DEFINE "DATA CENTER."
Issues: ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes a moratorium on new data centers, restricting energy infrastructure development and limiting expansion of high-energy facilities.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill imposes a moratorium on data center permits, restricting infrastructure development and limiting technology growth.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
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Governor
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 Last action Apr 14, 2026
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Apr 14, 2026
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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
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Apr 14, 2026
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Jermaine Johnson
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