Prohibits South Carolina governmental entities from approving new data centers until January 1, 2028.

This bill prohibits any governmental entity in South Carolina, including counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, from granting final approval for applications or permits for new data centers until January 1, 2028. The moratorium covers various approvals and incentives related to data centers, including rezoning, special exceptions, and economic incentives. The bill defines a "data center" as a facility primarily for storing, managing, and processing digital data, housing computer and network systems, and other specified equipment.

Prohibits South Carolina governmental entities from approving new data centers until January 1, 2028.

This bill prohibits any governmental entity in South Carolina, including counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, from granting final approval for applications or permits for new data centers until January 1, 2028. The moratorium covers various approvals and incentives related to data centers, including rezoning, special exceptions, and economic incentives. The bill defines a "data center" as a facility primarily for storing, managing, and processing digital data, housing computer and network systems, and other specified equipment.