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California AB 2619 requires data centers to report water usage for business licenses

Original title: Water resources: data centers.

September 4, 2026

Water ResourcesData CentersBusiness LicensingUrban PlanningWaterresourcesdatacenters

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Last action
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (May 14).May 14, 2026

Version history & redline

3 versions on file

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Comparing 02/20/26 - Introduced → 04/08/26 - Amended Assembly
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The Frame

What this does

The bill ensures that local water suppliers and municipalities have standardized data on the water consumption of large-scale data centers, which may impact local water supply reliability assessments and planning.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Data center owners and operators

They must now calculate and report water usage data to local governments and water suppliers to obtain or renew business licenses.

Urban water suppliers

They will receive water usage estimates from data centers to incorporate into their urban water management plans.

City and county governments

They must collect and process water usage reports as part of their business licensing and permitting processes.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 4, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill requires data center owners to report detailed water usage estimates and historical consumption data to local governments and water suppliers when applying for or renewing business licenses. By mandating these disclosures under , the bill aims to integrate data center water demand into urban water management planning.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill ensures that local water suppliers and municipalities have standardized data on the water consumption of large-scale data centers, which may impact local water supply reliability assessments and planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill apply to all businesses?
No, these specific reporting requirements apply only to persons who own or operate a data center.
What happens if a data center provides false information?
The bill requires reports to be submitted under , meaning false reporting could lead to criminal penalties.

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Connected Entities

organizationState Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission“Tasked with developing water efficiency guidelines for data centers.”Map →
otherUrban Water Management Planning Act“Existing law that this bill amends to include data center demand in water supply”Map →
organizationDepartment of Water Resources“Tasked with developing water efficiency guidelines for data centers.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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  • Significance65
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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment10
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