S0867 — Data Center Development
In committeeData CentersUpdated
This bill creates a comprehensive permitting and oversight system for data centers in South Carolina, requiring siting permits, environmental impact assessments, water and energy…
State
South Carolina has 12 tracked bills on artificial intelligence and data centers: 1 enacted, 11 in committee.
The atlas records 1 data-center facility in South Carolina, and the 1 that report capacity total about 250 MW.
3 local jurisdictions in South Carolina have recorded council or county action.
South Carolina is weighing one of the more detailed data-center oversight frameworks in the country, requiring siting permits, environmental-impact reviews, water-use reporting, and PSC certificates before new facilities can operate. A separate bill would ban algorithmic discrimination in high-risk AI systems.
12 bills with a published summary and a link to the primary source.
In committeeData CentersUpdated
This bill creates a comprehensive permitting and oversight system for data centers in South Carolina, requiring siting permits, environmental impact assessments, water and energy…
In committeeGovernanceUpdated
This South Carolina bill would create consumer protection rules around high-risk AI systems, specifically banning algorithmic discrimination that harms people based on protected…
In committeeGovernanceUpdated
This bill updates the rules about who can view or share autopsy photographs and videos in South Carolina. It has no connection to AI regulation or data-center policy.
In committeeData CentersUpdated
This bill requires data centers in South Carolina to obtain a certificate from the Public Service Commission before operating, with reviews covering energy efficiency, water use…
In committeeData CentersUpdated
This bill regulates commercial data centers in South Carolina by requiring water usage reporting, mandating public comment periods for energy infrastructure permits, and limiting…
In committeeData CentersUpdated
This bill requires large commercial data centers in South Carolina that use 3 million or more gallons of water per month to report their water usage annually to the state…
In committeeData CentersUpdated
This South Carolina bill sets new rules for commercial data centers, including requirements to report water usage, file decommissioning plans, and meet specific electric service…
In committeeGovernmentUpdated
This bill creates a school mapping data program within the State Law Enforcement Division to help emergency responders navigate college campuses more efficiently. It is not…
In committeePrivacyUpdated
This bill requires online services to protect children's personal data, limit data collection on minors, and give parents tools to monitor and report harms. It also mandates that…
In committeeData CentersUpdated
This bill establishes rules requiring data centers in South Carolina to operate responsibly and sustainably, likely including environmental and energy standards. It aims to…
EnactedPrivacyUpdated
This South Carolina bill requires social media platforms to use reasonable care with minors' personal data, limits how much personal information can be collected from children…
In committeeCriminal JusticeUpdated
This bill regulates who can use automatic license plate reader systems in South Carolina and sets rules for how law enforcement can use the data collected. It also allows the…
1 tracked sites; 1 report capacity.
Berkeley County, SC (Moncks Corner)Operational250 MWEcoGPT research
Counties and municipalities with recorded council or board decisions.
Colleton County · 4 actions
Colleton County Legislative Delegation Resolution Opposing ACE Basin Data Center ·
Marion County · 2 actions
Community Opposition and Public Hearing Pressure Over Lack of Transparency ·
Spartanburg County · 1 action
TigerDC Data Center Proposal Draws NDA Controversy and Local Opposition ·
Recorded coverage for this jurisdiction. Each headline links to its publisher.
FITSNews ·
WIS-TV / Fox Carolina / WRDW ·
WLTX ·
South Carolina State Legislature / LegiScan ·
South Carolina State Legislature ·