Last mentioned: Feb 25, 2026
Senate Floor Vote
Anticipated date for the full Georgia Senate to vote on the revised legislation.
Committee Rewrite
Senate Regulated Industries Committee votes 9-3 to remove explicit protections.
Bill Introduction
Original bill introduced with strict prohibitions on cost-shifting to consumers.
The Georgia Senate Regulated Industries Committee has advanced a revised bill that removes explicit prohibitions on power companies passing data center infrastructure costs to residential consumers. The 9-3 vote signals a shift toward a more industry-friendly regulatory environment despite concerns over rising utility rates.
A Georgia Senate committee has significantly altered a bill intended to shield residential electricity customers from the infrastructure costs associated with the state's booming data center industry. The 9-3 vote moves forward a version of the legislation that offers fewer explicit consumer protections than the original proposal.
The Georgia Senate Regulated Industries Committee has advanced a revised bill that removes explicit prohibitions against utilities passing data center infrastructure costs to residential ratepayers. The 9-3 vote signals a shift toward a more utility-friendly regulatory framework as the state balances tech investment with consumer energy affordability.