# Pennsylvania Senate Advances Data Center Transparency Bill

Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1408, sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick, was unanimously approved by the Senate Communications and Technology Committee. The bill would prohibit state and local government agencies from entering into nondisclosure agreements with data center developers, changing how public agencies and project teams could discuss and negotiate proposed developments if it becomes law. It is a legislative measure, not a contract opportunity, and committee approval does not make the prohibition effective yet.

- Public agencies and data center developers should account for the possibility that project discussions and negotiation details could be subject to greater public scrutiny if the bill is enacted.
- Developers and contractors pursuing Pennsylvania projects may need to plan stakeholder engagement and communications without relying on government NDAs to keep discussions confidential.
- Procurement teams should distinguish this proposed restriction from current requirements; the signal does not specify an enactment date or an implementation timeline.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Policy
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- Pennsylvania Senate
- Senate Communications and Technology Committee

### Key Quotes
> By prohibiting state and local government agencies from entering into non-disclosure agreements we can ensure that key decisions about the future of local communities are made with transparency, and that the public is able to make their voices heard on the important issues facing their community.
> — Tracy Pennycuick, Senator

### Sources
- [Pennycuick Bill Prohibiting Data Centers from Shielding Information from the Public Approved by Committee - Pennsylvania Senate Republicans](https://www.pasenategop.com/news/pennycuick-bill-prohibiting-data-centers-from-shielding-information-from-the-public-approved-by-committee/) - PA