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Newsom Signs Bills Forcing Data Centers to Disclose Water

9/2/2026

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Governor Gavin Newsom received bills forcing data centers to disclose water use and fund infrastructure.
Assemblymember Diane Papan authored AB 2469, barring local approval without water-use disclosures or cost coverage.
The League of California Cities, State Association of Counties and Rural County Representatives opposed the bills.
Senate Bill 886 would make data centers >=25 MW pay wildfire-prevention fees and join demand-response.

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Story summary

Governor Gavin Newsom received bills forcing data centers to disclose water use and fund infrastructure.
Assemblymember Diane Papan authored AB 2469, barring local approval without water-use disclosures or cost coverage.
The League of California Cities, State Association of Counties and Rural County Representatives opposed the bills.
Senate Bill 886 would make data centers >=25 MW pay wildfire-prevention fees and join demand-response.