H1007 — Data Centers
In committeeData CentersUpdated
This bill places significant restrictions on large data centers in Florida, including banning the use of fresh water (requiring reclaimed water instead), giving local governments…
State
Florida has 12 tracked bills on artificial intelligence and data centers: 1 floor vote, 3 in committee, 1 filed, 7 dead.
Florida is moving aggressively to hand data-center siting back to local governments, with a floor bill that would block water permits for large projects and require grid-impact studies before construction. A separate measure would shield site-selection details from public records.
12 bills with a published summary and a link to the primary source.
In committeeData CentersUpdated
This bill places significant restrictions on large data centers in Florida, including banning the use of fresh water (requiring reclaimed water instead), giving local governments…
DeadHealthcareUpdated
This Florida bill allows insurance companies and HMOs to use AI to help process claims, but prohibits AI from being the sole reason a claim is denied or reduced. A qualified human…
DeadCriminal JusticeUpdated
This Florida bill reforms how police conduct eyewitness identification procedures, including placing limits on when facial recognition technology can be used. It sets strict…
DeadCriminal JusticeUpdated
This bill updates eyewitness identification rules for law enforcement, including restrictions on using facial recognition technology — if it's used to identify a suspect…
In committeeGovernmentUpdated
This bill reorganizes Florida's state technology operations by moving the Florida Digital Service into a new division called DIGIT within the Governor's office. DIGIT would be…
Floor voteData CentersUpdated
This Florida bill gives local governments control over zoning and land-use rules for large data centers, sets utility service requirements for big power customers, and blocks…
DeadData CentersUpdated
This bill requires data centers in Florida to disclose detailed information about their operations (such as energy and water use) to the state Department of Environmental…
In committeeData CentersUpdated
This bill shields information about plans to build or locate data centers from public records requests in Florida. It keeps site selection details confidential, which can help…
FiledGovernanceUpdated
This is Florida's general state budget bill covering government salaries and expenses for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It is not specifically about AI or data-center policy.
DeadGovernanceUpdated
This is Florida's general state budget bill covering government salaries, expenses, and capital projects for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It is not specifically focused on AI or…
DeadGovernanceUpdated
This bill makes administrative changes to Florida's nursing education programs, including fee waivers and grant reporting requirements. It has no connection to AI regulation or…
DeadGovernanceUpdated
This bill restricts Florida government agencies from contracting with AI vendors unless specific requirements are met, and requires parental consent before minors can use…
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