# Pennsylvania Legislature

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-18**: Shapiro signs data center executive order — Gov. Josh Shapiro signs an executive order in the Governor's Reception Room imposing new standards on hyperscale data center builders, effective immediately. Non-compliance means last-in-line permitting and loss of eligibility for the 6% sales tax exemption.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Shapiro order: 100+ PA data centers risk 6% tax break under new rules
2026-08-20 00:17:02 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has used an executive order — not legislation — to condition data center permitting priority and a 6% sales tax exemption on new standards. The move raises administrative-law questions about the scope of gubernatorial authority and sets up potential challenges from developers whose projects may be deprioritized or lose tax benefits.
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