SB939

Establishing the Office of Transformation and Opportunity and the Artificial Intelligence, Data Center and Emerging Technology Regulatory Sandbox Program; and providing for powers and duties of office and for permits for high impact data centers that have their own power.

Introduced·7/14/25

Establishes the Office of Transformation and Opportunity and the Artificial Intelligence, Data Center and Emerging Technology Regulatory Sandbox.

The Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Act establishes the Office of Transformation and Opportunity within the Governor's Office to facilitate economic development projects. The Office will coordinate with state agencies to expedite permits and approvals for high-impact data centers and other economic development projects. The Act also establishes the Artificial Intelligence, Data Center and Emerging Technology Regulatory Sandbox Program, which allows companies to test innovative products or services in Pennsylvania without needing certain licenses or authorizations.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Senate Communications & Technology: PN1048 A02384, Adopt Amendment

10 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 4

9:30 AM

Communications & Technology (s) Hearing

History

Feb 4

Senate

Amended in Senate Committee on Communications & Technology

Jul 14, 2025

Senate

Referred to Communications & Technology