The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
City of Pinson
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Slightly Anti-Data Center Policies
Pinson has enacted a one-year pause on new data center projects while it considers rules; this is temporary, not a permanent ban.
Rating from Alabama statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Pinson.
current law · City of PinsonPinson is reported to have adopted a data center moratorium.Alabama Pinson data center moratorium
What this means
The measure creates a one-year moratorium on data centers, delaying new data center projects while the city considers its rules. It is a major temporary barrier, but not a permanent ban.
Timing
- Ends
- one year after approval
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A 12-month moratorium pauses data centers in Pinson while the city researches appropriate zoning and regulations.
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