West Virginia · Legislation

West Virginia HB4948

West Virginia HB4948 is in committee.

This bill requires data centers in West Virginia to be built at least 500 feet away from any home, school, or house of worship. It creates a mandatory setback rule that would restrict where new data centers can be located.

Recorded sponsors: Chris Anders, Larry Kump, Ian Masters, Laura Kimble.

Official title

To create a buffer zone between a data center and residence, school or house of worship

Bill details

Stage
In committee
Policy area
Data Centers
Party origin
Republican
Sponsors
Chris Anders, Larry Kump, Ian Masters, Laura Kimble
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Focus areas

Topics this bill touches, used to group it with related legislation.

  • Local Zoning
  • Residential Proximity
  • Noise & Vibration
  • Local Control

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How would West Virginia HB4948 change data-center development in West Virginia?

Records current as of . The bill text and legislative history are linked below.