New York state legislature passes one-year data center moratorium
New York’s state legislature passed a bill Thursday night that would prevent permits from being issued for the construction of new data centers for a year, potentially the first law of its kind in the United States.
The bill now heads to the desk of New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who could sign it into law or veto the measure.
If Hochul signs the bill, New York would become the first US state to impose a moratorium on data centers, which are critical infrastructure for AI companies whose programs rely on the facilities to operate.
