ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers are grappling with how to address data centers during the 2026 legislative session. Several bills have been introduced that would either impose a moratorium or add regulations.
Major tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft are investing heavily in Georgia, purchasing land and building massive server facilities to power the digital age, Capital B Atlanta reported.
Approaches to the issue have varied, ranging from repealing a tax incentive to imposing a moratorium and preventing utilities from passing costs on to customers.
State Sen. Jaha Howard (D – Smyrna) introduced Senate Bill 436 on Feb. 9 that would suspend any new sales and use tax exemptions from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. It would also prohibit local governments from entering into nondisclosure agreements related to water and electricity usage for data center projects, according to a news release.
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