Assembly BillPassed both housesPublic Utilities
AB 2383: Electricity: data centers.
What AB 2383 does, verified September 3, 2026
<p>The bill requires the California Public Utilities Commission to create a separate rate classification for large energy use facilities by January 1, 2028. This new classification must have its own distinct rate schedule and meet specific requirements. The commission must also ensure that any proposed rate schedules comply with certain criteria before approving them. Additionally, load-serving entities providing electricity to these facilities must enter into contracts covering the cost of service and energizing costs by January 1, 2027. These contracts are subject to specified conditions. Violations of this act or commission actions implementing it would be considered a crime.</p>
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Last action: Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 67. Noes 2.). (2026-08-31)Alert me
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| Aug. 31, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 67. Noes 2.). |
| Aug. 31, 2026 | Assembly Rule 63 suspended. |
| Aug. 31, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 31, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 28. Noes 9.). |
| Aug. 30, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |