S.3639

Requires BPU, DCA, and DEP to establish expedited approval and permitting procedures for artificial intelligence data centers powered by small modular nuclear reactors.

Introduced·2/24/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3639 mandates expedited approval and permitting procedures for AI data centers powered by small modular nuclear reactors.

New Jersey S3639 requires the Board of Public Utilities, the Department of Community Affairs, and the Department of Environmental Protection to establish expedited approval and permitting procedures for artificial intelligence data centers powered by small modular nuclear reactors. The bill aims to encourage and expedite the construction of new AI data centers powered by on-site small modular reactors and the use of such reactors at existing AI data centers. The rules and regulations must be adopted within 12 months of the bill's effective date.

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Where it stands

Current
Economic Growth Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 24

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee