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Bill Summary · SB 318

Legislative bill overview

SB 318 proposes amendments to Utah's data center disclosure laws, likely modifying requirements for transparency or confidentiality protections related to data center operations and information. The bill received a fiscal note in February 2026 but was struck down in the Senate on March 7, 2026, effectively ending its consideration this legislative session.

Why is this important

Data center regulation affects economic development, business competitiveness, and transparency in a sector critical to modern infrastructure and tech investment. How Utah balances disclosure requirements versus confidentiality protections influences whether companies will locate facilities in the state and what public oversight exists over these operations.

Potential points of contention

  • Proprietary vs. public information: Tensions between protecting competitive business secrets and maintaining government transparency
  • Economic competitiveness: Whether stricter disclosure requirements might deter data center investment to neighboring states with less stringent rules
  • Scope of confidentiality: Disagreement over which specific data center information should remain non-disclosed versus publicly available

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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