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Florida AI and Data-Center Policy

Florida has 12 tracked bills on artificial intelligence and data centers: 1 floor vote, 3 in committee, 1 filed, 7 dead.

Where things stand

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.

Tracked legislation

12 bills with a published summary and a link to the primary source.

  • H1007Data 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…

  • H0875Eyewitness Identification

    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…

  • S1202Eyewitness Identification

    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…

  • S0480Information Technology

    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…

  • S0484Data Centers

    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…

  • H1517Approval of Data Center Facilities

    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…

  • S1118Public Records/Data Centers

    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…

  • S2500Appropriations

    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.

  • H5001General Appropriations Act

    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…

  • S2516Higher Education

    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…

  • S0482Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights

    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…

Recent coverage

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Records current as of . Each bill links to its official text; local actions link to the reporting they came from. Facility records name the dataset they were imported from.