HB2359

Amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), entitled "An act relating to tax reform and State taxation by codifying and enumerating certain subjects of taxation and imposing taxes thereon; providing procedures for the payment, collection, administration and enforcement thereof; providing for tax credits in certain cases; conferring powers and imposing duties upon the Department of Revenue, certain employers, fiduciaries, individuals, persons, corporations and other entities; prescribing crimes, offenses and penalties," in computer data center equipment incentive program, further providing for definitions, for application for certification, for eligibility requirements relating to sales and use tax refund program, for notification, for eligibility requirements relating to sales and use tax exemption program and for notification and records.

Chamber Passed·6/30/26

Pennsylvania HB2359 amends the Right-to-Know Law to prohibit confidentiality agreements on data center construction, development, or location.

Pennsylvania HB2359 amends the Right-to-Know Law by adding a section that prohibits any agency from entering into agreements that require confidentiality, nondisclosure, or restrict the agency from disclosing information about data center construction, development, or location to the public. Any such agreement or contract is deemed contrary to public policy and void and unenforceable. The term "data center" is defined as a facility or array of interconnected facilities used for processing, storing, retrieving, or transmitting data. This act takes effect immediately.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 23–14 · Jun 30
Current
Finance Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

171 Yea

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31 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 17

10:00 AM

Energy (h) Hearing

History

Jul 10

Senate

Referred to Finance

Jun 30

House

Re-reported as committed

Jun 30

House

Third consideration and final passage (171-31)