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NJ A4769: Requires certain State agencies to establish expedited approval and permitting procedures for artificial intelligence data centers powered by small m… Reviewed

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Requires certain State agencies to establish expedited approval and permitting procedures for artificial intelligence data centers powered by small modular nuclear reactors.

AI Summary

Bill A4769 proposes expedited approval for AI data centers using small modular nuclear reactors, involving the NJ Department of Environmental Protection and Board of Public Utilities.

Business Impact

If you operate AI data centers in NJ, expect faster approvals if using small modular nuclear reactors.

State
New Jersey
Bill Number
A4769
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Sector-Specific
Last Action
Mar 19, 2026
Last Verified
May 22, 2026
Data Updated
May 22, 2026
Version
v2
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

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What This Means

New Jersey's Assembly Bill A4769 requires the NJ Department of Environmental Protection and Board of Public Utilities to create expedited procedures for approving AI data centers powered by small modular nuclear reactors. The bill includes environmental and safety considerations and may alter existing regulatory frameworks.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee

Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)

Name Role District
Sponsor HD-012
Sponsor HD-024
Sponsor HD-013
Sponsor HD-009
Sponsor HD-010

Compliance Checklist

Adopt rules and regulations for expedited approval processes
Who: Board of Public Utilities, Department of Community Affairs, Department of Environmental Protection
Deadline: 12 months after the effective date
Implement expedited site approval processes
Who: Relevant State agencies and local governments
Deadline: As per adopted regulations

Related & Companion Bills

New Jersey S3639 — Requires BPU, DCA, and DEP to establish expedited approval … → New Jersey S4811 — Requires BPU, DCA, and DEP to establish expedited approval … →

Full Legal Analysis

Assembly Bill A4769, introduced in New Jersey, mandates that the NJ Department of Environmental Protection and Board of Public Utilities establish expedited approval and permitting procedures for artificial intelligence data centers powered by small modular nuclear reactors. The bill addresses environmental and safety considerations, potentially impacting existing regulatory frameworks by streamlining processes. Further details on the criteria or standards for expedited procedures are specified in the full bill text.

Official Source

Official Bill Text
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