"Responsible Data Center Development and Resource Protection Act"; establishes Statewide framework concerning siting, land use approval, energy sourcing, water use, and environmental impacts of large load data center development.

This bill creates a statewide framework to regulate the development of large data centers in New Jersey, specifically targeting facilities that require at least 25 megawatts of electricity. It mandates that developers submit detailed impact statements to state agencies before seeking local approval, requiring them to outline plans for energy use, water consumption, environmental effects, and traffic impacts. The legislation encourages locating these facilities in industrial corridors or on brownfields to protect sensitive lands and existing communities while ensuring the state's power grid and water supplies remain reliable. By establishing a formal review process involving multiple state departments, the bill aims to balance economic growth with the protection of natural resources and public infrastructure.