Newsom Signs California Data Center Regulation Bill

The decision

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation regulating data centers in California. The action makes the measure state law and establishes a regulatory framework for data centers.

What it means

Data centers are facilities used to operate and store computer systems and digital information. The legislation concerns how those facilities are regulated in California.

The specific requirements in the law, including which agencies will enforce them, are not stated here. The effective date and any compliance deadlines are also not stated.

What comes next

The next steps will depend on the law’s implementation provisions. State agencies, local governments and data center operators may have responsibilities under the legislation, but those responsibilities are not identified here.

The text of the enacted law and any state guidance will determine how the regulation works in practice.