DeSantis signs bill creating guardrails for data centers in Florida

DeSantis signs bill creating guardrails for data centers in Florida

News ClipTampa Bay Times·FL·5/7/2026

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill into law, establishing 'guardrails' for data center development across the state. DeSantis stated that this legislation aims to protect residents from potential higher costs associated with data center operations.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state was leading on this issue to protect residents from higher costs.