Council Introduces Data Center Task Force Bill Jan. 20
Montgomery County CouncilJan 19, 2026
FromMontgomery County Council – Press Release
Email“Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 20 to Introduce New Measures Covering Data Centers and Legislation to Provide Guidance on Interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on County Property and in County Buildings”
ReceivedJan 19, 2026
Councilmember Evan Glass will introduce Bill 4-26 at the Jan. 20 Council meeting, which would establish a temporary task force to study the potential risks and benefits of data centers in Montgomery County. The task force would review siting, environmental, and emergency-response considerations and issue recommendations within one year. A public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 24.
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2026-01-20
meeting — Introduction of Bill 4-26, Buildings - Task Force on Data Centers – Established
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