SB 353 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS OF DELAWARE RELATING TO A MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT.
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Summary
The bill imposes a temporary moratorium on applications and permits for large-scale data center development in Delaware through January 31, 2027. During this period, no new permits for large-scale data centers will be issued or processed. The bill requires a two-thirds vote in both the Delaware House and Senate to pass, as mandated by the state constitution for laws affecting municipal matters.
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Official abstract
This Act imposes a moratorium, through January 31, 2027, on all applications and permits related to the development of large-scale data centers in this State. This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 1 of Article IX of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to amend a municipal charter, whether directly, by amendment to a specific municipality’s charter, or as in this Act, indirectly by a general law.
Sponsors (2)
- Eric Buckson Republican · primary
- Michael F. Smith Republican · primary
Action history (3)
- Jun 30, 2026 Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate · upper
- Jun 30, 2026 Motion to Suspend Rules in Senate by Vote: 6 YES 15 NO. Reason Taken: Motion to Suspend Rules to consider SB 353 · upper
- Jul 27, 2026 Defeated By Senate. Votes: 6 YES 15 NO. Reason Taken: Motion to Suspend Rules to Consider SB 353 · upper
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