Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky SB330: AN ACT relating to data centers.
Status: In committee, March 2, 2026
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to define "data center," "nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement," and "public agency"; prohibit public agencies from entering into a nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement relating to a data center that expands confidentiality beyond what is authorized by the Kentucky Revised Statutes; provide that contractual provisions relating to data centers that waive, supersede, or expand the requirements of the Kentucky Open Records Act or Kentucky Open Meetings Act are void; provide that certain information be made publicly available when certain data center-related actions are taken or documents are executed; provide that aggregated data concerning projected or actual impacts on public utilities and certain other public areas shall not be deemed confidential solely because the information relates to a data center project; prohibit a nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement from restricting the authority of a local public official to discuss data center impacts or public participation, hearings, or proceedings otherwise require by law.
What the bill says
An act relating to data centers.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT relating to data centers. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: SECTION 1. A NEW SECTION OF KRS CHAPTER 61 IS CREATED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: (1) As used in this section: (a) "Data center" means a facility or group of facilities engaged in the primary services of storing, managing, transporting, and processing digital data; including but not limited to: 1. Computer and network systems, including associated components such as servers, network equipment and appliances, telecommunications systems, and data storage systems; 2. Systems for monitoring and managing infrastructure performance; 3. Internet-related equipment and services; 4. Data communications connections; 5. Environmental controls; 6. Cooling systems; 7. Power generation systems; 8. Auxiliary buildings; 9. Fire protection systems; 10. Security systems and services; and 11. Any supporting infrastructure; (b) "Nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement" means an agreement or contract that includes a provision or clause that prohibits a party from disclosing, discussing, describing, or commenting on the agreement or its terms beyond protections authorized by statute; and (c) "Public agency" has the same meaning as in KRS 61.870. (2) (a) A public agency shall not enter into a nondisclosure or confidentiality XXXX 2/27/2026 2:24 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 2278 agreement relating to a data center that expands confidentiality beyond what is authorized by the …
Sponsors
- Keturah Herron (D, SD-035) · primary sponsor
- Gerald Neal (D, SD-033)
Latest actions
- : to Committee on Committees (S)
- : introduced in Senate
Subjects: Public Utilities, Information Technology, Contracts, Public Officers And Employees, Public Records And Reports
Common questions
- What is SB330?
- SB330 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to data centers.
- What does SB330 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to data centers.
- What is the status of SB330?
- In committee as of March 2, 2026. Latest action: to Committee on Committees (S) (March 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB330?
- Keturah Herron (D, SD-035), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB330?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/sb330.html
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