Imposing a moratorium on the issuance of permits for new data centers, and require the Department of Environmental Conservation to issue environmental impact statements on data centers. (S.9144/ A.10141)

Where it stands: In the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection; last step: sent to committee on Oct 22, 2026.

Introduced (current step)
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Title

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.9144/A.10141, imposing a moratorium on the issuance of permits for new data centers, and requiring the Department of Environmental Conservation to issue environmental impact statements on data centers and to issue orders to ensure that added electricity and gas costs are borne by the data centers

Timeline

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Introduced in the Council
Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.

City Council: “Introduced by Council”
Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Sent to committee
Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.

City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting

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