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.
Harrison County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Harrison County has an enacted measure described as pausing data-center projects for up to 12 months, though its description uses future wording; it may hinder new construction, but does not say existing centers must stop operating.
Rating from Indiana statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Harrison County.
Specific to Harrison County only.
current law · County measurePauses data-center projects in Harrison County for up to 12 months while the county develops zoning rules.Indiana Resolution 2026-08 (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause data-center projects for up to 12 months, making new construction and development substantially harder during that period. It is temporary and the sources do not say existing data centers must stop operating.
Timing
- Ends
- 12 months after adoption
People behind it
- Brad Wiseman
Made the motion to approve the moratorium resolution.
- Harrison County Board of Commissioners
Unanimously adopted the 12-month moratorium resolution.
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A moratorium of up to 12 months on data-center developments while the county develops local zoning ordinances.
Sources
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