HB 2650 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; in computer data center equipment incentive program, providing for certification prohibition; providing for Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development certification and standards; and imposing duties.

This bill modifies Pennsylvania's tax code to update definitions for tax benefits and establish new rules for computer data centers and infrastructure projects. It prohibits the state from certifying any new computer data centers after the law takes effect, effectively ending the current incentive program for such facilities. Additionally, the legislation creates a new certification process for the Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development program, which sets standards for clean firm energy, including requirements for nuclear, hydro, wind, solar, and hydrogen sources. These changes aim to clarify how tax benefits are administered and to guide future infrastructure investments toward specific energy standards.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 16, 2026 Last action Jun 25, 2026
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Printer's No. PN3626 Printer's No. PN3683 · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill update expands the list of sponsors and adds a new legislative step indicating the bill was amended during second consideration. It also clarifies the definition of a 'computer data center' to explicitly include closed-loop cooling systems and broadens the definition of 'computer data center equipment' to cover items that outfit, operate, or benefit the center, not just those physically located on the same land parcel. Additionally, a new requirement for community outreach plans was added, mandating consultation with the public and compliance with the Prevailing Wage Act.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include a broader range of equipment and infrastructure under the 'computer data center' definition, and a new procedural requirement for community engagement was introduced.
REQUIREMENT

Added a mandatory community outreach plan requiring notification and consultation with the public and compliance with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act.

DEFINITION

Modified the definition of 'computer data center' to explicitly include 'closed-loop' cooling systems and temperature control infrastructure.

Modified the definition of 'computer data center equipment' to include components that outfit, operate, or benefit the center, removing the strict requirement that all equipment be located on the same land parcel.

TIMELINE

Added a note indicating the bill was amended on second consideration by the House of Representatives on June 23, 2026.

Floor votes · House Jun 23, 2026

How they voted

2010
Passed
Total votes 201
Jun 23, 2026
D Democratic102
102 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican99
99 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
11
Key actions
5
Committee
7
Jun 25, 2026
Committee
Referred to Finance
upper
Jun 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Jun 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jun 23, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (201-0)
house
Jun 23, 2026
Committee
Re-committed to Appropriations
lower
Jun 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jun 17, 2026
Committee
Re-committed to Rules
lower
Jun 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jun 16, 2026
Committee
Referred to Finance
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors

Sponsors