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Delegation debates data-center moratorium; members flag legal and economic risks
Frederick County Delegation · January 14, 2026
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Summary
The delegation heard LR 2960, a proposed moratorium on new data centers in Frederick County until a statewide study concludes. Members raised legal preemption, grid-capacity, economic-development and drafting concerns; no vote was taken and members agreed to continue the conversation.
Chair Pippe introduced LR 2960, a proposed moratorium that would bar approvals for new data centers in Frederick County until the state study is complete; the chair clarified existing projects would not be affected. Senator Karen Lewis Young urged caution, saying planning and zoning are…
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