New York State Assembly Passes Bill to Halt Data Center Construction for One Year
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The New York State Assembly passed a bill on the evening of June 4 to suspend the issuance of new data center construction permits for one year, potentially becoming the first such legislation in the U.S. The bill has been sent to Governor Kathy Hochul, who may sign it into law or veto it. The bill addresses concerns over high energy consumption, water usage, and noise from data centers, reflecting growing public opposition.