H.B. 76
Signed into LawSupportData Center Water Transparency Amendments
HB0076S03 (Substitute)
Data Center Water Transparency Amendments
Introduction
Jan 20
House Rules
House Committee
Jan 22
House Floor Vote
Jan 29
Senate Rules
Jan 30
Senate Committee
Mar 3
Senate 2nd Reading
Mar 5
Senate 3rd Reading
Mar 5
House Concurrence
Mar 5
Governor Signed
Mar 23
What This Bill Does
This bill addresses reporting related to water use and large data centers.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- defines terms;
- directs land use authorities to issue certain notices;
- requires certain large data centers to communicate with water providers;
- requires reporting by operators of certain large data centers before construction and annually;
- addresses disclosure of the reported information;
- provides for enforcement mechanisms;
- addresses rulemaking; and
- makes technical and conforming amendments.
Better Utah Institute's Position
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Large data centers opening in Utah on or after July 1, 2026 — defined as facilities using at least 75 acre-feet of water per year and covering at least 10,000 square feet — must notify their local water provider of anticipated water needs before breaking ground, and report estimated annual water withdrawals and water reuse plans to the state Division of Water Rights. Once operating, these data centers must file annual reports with the division covering actual water use and conservation efforts, with that withdrawal data published publicly on the division's website. Local governments must also alert state water regulators and water providers when approving land use applications for these facilities, and operators who fail to report face fines of up to $100 per day.
Cosponsors (12)
H.B. 76
Signed into LawSupportData Center Water Transparency Amendments
Current version: HB0076S03 (Substitute)
Introduction
Jan 20
House Rules
House Committee
Jan 22
House Floor Vote
Jan 29
Senate Rules
Jan 30
Senate Committee
Mar 3
Senate 2nd Reading
Mar 5
Senate 3rd Reading
Mar 5
House Concurrence
Mar 5
Governor Signed
Mar 23
IntroductionJan 20
House Rules
House CommitteeJan 22
House Floor VoteJan 29
Senate RulesJan 30
Senate CommitteeMar 3
Senate 2nd ReadingMar 5
Senate 3rd ReadingMar 5
House ConcurrenceMar 5
Governor SignedMar 23
What This Bill Does
This bill addresses reporting related to water use and large data centers.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- defines terms;
- directs land use authorities to issue certain notices;
- requires certain large data centers to communicate with water providers;
- requires reporting by operators of certain large data centers before construction and annually;
- addresses disclosure of the reported information;
- provides for enforcement mechanisms;
- addresses rulemaking; and
- makes technical and conforming amendments.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Large data centers opening in Utah on or after July 1, 2026 — defined as facilities using at least 75 acre-feet of water per year and covering at least 10,000 square feet — must notify their local water provider of anticipated water needs before breaking ground, and report estimated annual water withdrawals and water reuse plans to the state Division of Water Rights. Once operating, these data centers must file annual reports with the division covering actual water use and conservation efforts, with that withdrawal data published publicly on the division's website. Local governments must also alert state water regulators and water providers when approving land use applications for these facilities, and operators who fail to report face fines of up to $100 per day.
Better Utah Institute's Position
Cosponsors (12)
Votes
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Documents
Floor Debates
Committee Hearings
Other Versions
Substitute #3
Substitute #2
Original
Subjects
Action History63
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
House/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Clerk of the House
House/ enrolled bill to Printing
Clerk of the House
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Clerk of the House
Last updated Mar 26, 2026, 9:38 PM