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NJ·Bill·2026-2027 Regular Session
A 4769
Requires certain State agencies to establish expedited approval and permitting procedures for artificial intelligence data centers powered by small modular nuclear reactors.
Introduced 2026-03-19Last action 2026-03-19 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities CommitteeCommittee Telecommunications and Utilities
Sponsor
Sauickie, AlexR
Cosponsors
Kanitra(R)Paul(R)Flynn(R)Victoria A.(R)ScharfenbergerGerry
Legislative Progress
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In Committee
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Passed Chamber
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Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill requires New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities, Department of Community Affairs, and Department of Environmental Protection to create expedited approval and permitting procedures specifically for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers that are powered by on-site small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), which are advanced nuclear reactors with generating capacity between 50-300 megawatts. The agencies must establish these fast-track procedures within 12 months, including expedited site approvals, construction plan reviews, utility interconnections, and environmental permits across multiple regulatory frameworks. The bill's stated purpose is to encourage and accelerate the construction of new nuclear-powered AI data centers in New Jersey, as well as facilitate the addition of SMRs to existing data centers, by streamlining what would typically be lengthy regulatory processes.
Note
Historical import. Session: 222
Full Bill Text
https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/A5000/4769_I1.PDF