HB1265 Prohibiting the construction of data centers in the state and establishing a committee to study the environmental impact of data centers.
Prohibiting the construction of data centers in the state and establishing a committee to study the environmental impact of data centers.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Harmful
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Banning data centers would drive away tech investment, jobs, and tax revenue from the state.
Your Community
While data centers have environmental concerns, a complete ban would cost NH significant economic development.
Your Freedom
A blanket construction ban is an extreme government restriction on business activity.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
Sponsor
Peter Schmidt (D)
The Short Version
Would have banned data center construction statewide while studying their environmental impact. Killed via ITL as an overly broad prohibition that would harm NH's tech economy.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Environmental advocates concerned about energy and water use by data centers
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Tech companies
- ▼ NH workers seeking tech jobs
- ▼ Municipalities losing potential tax revenue
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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