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S.205

An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

Sen. Rebecca White , Sen. Seth Bongartz , Sen. Ruth Hardy , Sen. Joseph Major , Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky
Senate Committee on Finance
1/6/2026 - Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance
Sponsor(s)
  • Sen. Rebecca White
  • Additional Sponsors
  • Sen. Seth Bongartz
  • Sen. Ruth Hardy
  • Sen. Joseph Major
  • Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky
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Senate 1/6/2026 - Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Finance
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An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

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An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

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An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

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Regular Session 2025-2026
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2025-2026
Print Report
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
3:00 PM

S.205 - An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

Introduction and walk-through

Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor
Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
1:30 PM

S.205 - An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

AI Data Center Overview

Alex McWard, Policy Specialist, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
Nicolas Miller, Policy Associate, Fiscal Affairs, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
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S.205 - An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

Committee Discussion

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Finance
1:50 PM

S.205 - An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission

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  • Senate Committee on Finance
An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

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Regular Session 2025-2026
Print Report
Senate Committee on Finance
  • Gregg Faber, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission
  • Alex McWard, Policy Specialist, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
  • Nicolas Miller, Policy Associate, Fiscal Affairs, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
  • Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Sen. Rebecca "Becca" White, Sponsor

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Fiscal notes and materials available on this web page are provided for informational purposes only, and may not comprise all materials received by the Vermont Legislature or the final fiscal information related to a specific bill.  The Legislature is not responsible for the accuracy of any information in these materials, and their posting does not constitute approval or endorsement by the Legislature.

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An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

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Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and a report on the construction and operation of AI data centers in Vermont

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Maria Royle, Legislative Counsel

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