The proposed legislation, known as the "Data Center Bill of Rights for Citizens," aims to protect residents from increased utility costs and shortages associated with data centers. It establishes that data centers are exempt from certain tax provisions related to their gross receipts and mandates that operators of data centers are responsible for all electricity costs. Additionally, the bill prohibits electricity providers from increasing fees or allocating costs to residential customers to subsidize data center operations. It also clarifies that local governing bodies retain the authority to regulate the construction and operation of data centers.

Furthermore, the bill requires data center operators to notify local water providers of their projected water consumption before commencing operations. Water providers must assess whether this consumption is compatible with local water supplies and communicate their findings to the operator and the Board of Water Management. The legislation stipulates that data centers cannot exceed water consumption limits set by the board, which aims to ensure equitable water availability. Operators must also submit semi-annual reports on their water usage to the board, which will be made public.