Floridas House of Representatives amended a data center regulation bill, backed by Governor Ron DeSantis, to allow state agencies to sign non-disclosure agreements with companies. This enables data centers to keep expansion plans confidential for up to a year, protecting sensitive business details during site selection. The bill passed despite opposition from some Republicans and most Democrats, marking a shift in the House towards a pro-growth approach, similar to the Trump administrations stance on AI. Key protections remain, such as data centers covering their own utility costs and local governments retaining power over land use. The House also ordered a study on data center operations, set to be completed by July 2027. The revised bill now heads back to the Senate as the session concludes in two days.
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