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WV HB4948
WV HB4948To create a buffer zone between a data center and residence, school or house of worship
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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to establish a minimum 500-foot buffer zone between the construction or establishment of a data center and a residence or school or house of worship.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a mandatory 500-foot buffer zone around any new data center, which are facilities that house large amounts of computer servers and data storage, to ensure they are not built too close to homes, schools, or places of worship. The bill also includes findings from the West Virginia Legislature that highlight the growing importance of data centers for the economy and national security, noting concerns about foreign investment and the concentration of these facilities in certain areas, while also recognizing West Virginia's strategic advantages for data center development.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
To House Energy and Public Works (on 01/29/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4948&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4948%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4948 |
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