Pennsylvania SB1385: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions.

What the bill says

Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions.

From the introduced text, June 26, 2026:

Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Paragraph (2) of the definition of "public utility" in section 102 of Title 66 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a subparagraph and the section is amended by adding a definition to read: § 102. Definitions. Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this part which are applicable to specific provisions of this part, the following words and phrases when used in this part shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section: * * * "Data center." A retail electric customer facility that is used primarily or exclusively for electronic information services such as the management, storage, processing and dissemination of electronic data and information through the use of computer systems, servers, networking equipment and related components. * * * "Public utility." * * * (2) The term does not include: * * * (viii) A data center. * * * Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days. 20260SB1385PN1848 - 2 -

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Sponsors

• Katie Muth (D, 44) · primary sponsor
• Carolyn Comitta (D, 19)
• Jay Costa (D, 43)
• Timothy Kearney (D, 26)

Latest actions

1. June 26, 2026: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 26, 2026

Common questions

What is SB1385?

SB1385 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions.

What does SB1385 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions.

What is the status of SB1385?

In committee as of June 26, 2026. Latest action: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, June 26, 2026 (June 26, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1385?

Katie Muth (D, 44), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1385?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1385