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NJ S 4659

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Requires DEP to conduct study on environmental impacts of data center development in State; prohibits construction of new data centers until study is complete.

New Jersey · 222

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Did NJ S 4659 pass?

Not yet. NJ S 4659 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-10-01): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

What is NJ S 4659 about?

NJ S 4659 is a bill in the 222 titled “Requires DEP to conduct study on environmental impacts of data center development in State; prohibits construction of new data centers until study is complete.”.

Who sponsors NJ S 4659?

Cryan, Joseph P., Zwicker, Andrew are the primary sponsors of NJ S 4659, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-10-01 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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Sponsors

  • Cryan, Joseph P.primary
  • Zwicker, Andrewprimary
  • Greenstein, Linda R.cosponsor
  • McKeon, John F.cosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-10-01

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

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Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4659

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