The New Hampshire House of Representatives has tabled a bill that would have established regulatory guidelines for data center development in the state. The move leaves operators and municipalities without a unified framework as interest in New Hampshire sites grows due to available land and relatively cool climate. Supporters of the bill had argued that rules were needed to address water use, noise, and grid impacts before large facilities broke ground. With the bill shelved, individual towns may pursue their own ordinances, creating a fragmented regulatory environment.