Data Center Legislation: A Growing Advocacy Frontier 

State legislatures are increasingly legislating data center development, with significant implications for commercial real estate energy markets and permitting environments. Key bills BOMA is tracking: 

• New York S9144 — The moratorium bill is currently in the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee. No hearing has been scheduled, but the bill has attracted significant attention given ongoing grid capacity concerns in the state. BOMA is monitoring closely. 

• Maryland HB 120 — Passed the House of Delegates and is now before the Senate Finance Committee. A hearing is expected before the end of March. BOMA is engaging Maryland members to weigh in ahead of the Senate hearing. 

• Pennsylvania SB 991 — Remains in the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. Companion bill HB 1834 is in the House Consumer Affairs Committee. Both bills saw renewed activity in February amid growing public utility concerns about grid load from large-scale data center projects. 

• Georgia — HB 1192, which would establish siting and energy disclosure requirements for data centers, passed the House Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications Committee in February and is advancing to the full House. 

• Virginia — Legislation directing the State Corporation Commission to study data center grid impacts passed both chambers and is awaiting the Governor's signature. 

• Oklahoma and Vermont — Proposed moratorium and siting standard legislation remains in early committee stages in both states. 

As data center energy demand strains the grid and prompts regulatory responses, the ripple effects on utility rates and permitting will be felt across commercial real estate. BOMA will remain engaged and keep members informed.