Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill regulating water use for large data centers

On 2026-05-07, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill regulating costs and water use tied to large-scale data centers in Florida. The measure requires public discussion of water use and utility impacts and adds permitting requirements for consumptive water use. It is a state-level regulatory action affecting data center infrastructure, but not a strategic technology export control or capability milestone.