Florida Signs Law Requiring Data Centers to Pay Full Power and Infrastructure Costs — No Consumer Subsidies

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Governor DeSantis signed SB 484 on May 7, requiring hyperscale data centers to cover 100% of their electricity costs including infrastructure upgrades, transmission, and system expansions — none can be passed to residential or small business ratepayers. The law also strengthens local zoning authority over data center projects and takes effect July 1, 2026. This is the first major state legislation explicitly blocking AI infrastructure cost-shifting to consumers, potentially setting a precedent as data center energy demands surge nationwide.