HB4194

Data centers; Data Center Decommissioning Act; proper decommissioning; Oklahoma Corporation Commission; financial assurance; effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma HB4194 mandates data center owners to ensure proper decommissioning and provides financial assurance to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.

Oklahoma HB4194, known as the Data Center Decommissioning Act, requires data center owners to properly decommission their facilities upon abandonment or cessation of operations. Owners must provide financial assurance to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which may include a surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or cash escrow. The act prohibits the state or any political subdivision from covering decommissioning costs. Decommissioning must be completed within twelve months and includes removing hazardous materials, restoring land, and implementing environmental remediation.

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Current
Government Modernization and Technology Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 3

House

Second Reading referred to Commerce and Economic Development Oversight

Feb 3

House

Referred to Government Modernization and Technology

Feb 2

House

First Reading