HB856

AN ACT relating to data centers.

Introduced·3/3/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB856 establishes water usage requirements for data centers, including feasibility studies and annual reporting.

Kentucky HB856 mandates that data centers submit a water feasibility study to the cabinet before commencing operations. This study must detail the water source, usage, long-term yield, and potential impacts on local water supplies. Data centers must also submit annual water usage reports to the cabinet. The cabinet can only approve the study if it shows the water supply is adequate and will not harm local water sources.

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Where it stands

Current
Natural Resources & Energy Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 10

House

to Natural Resources & Energy (H)

Mar 3

House

introduced in House

Mar 3

House

to Committee on Committees (H)