HB 1265 (2026): prohibiting the construction of data centers in the state and establishing a committee to study the environmental impact of data centers.

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HB 1265 (2026)

prohibiting the construction of data centers in the state and establishing a committee to study the environmental impact of data centers.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2026, with 151 people signed in online: 142 in support and 9 in opposition. The committee held a work session on February 18, 2026. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2026, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
  • February 18, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
  • February 18, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
  • March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House

Votes

  • March 11, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • February 11, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 11:00 am GP 229
  • February 18, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  • February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
  • February 18, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • March 11, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026

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