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.
Switzerland County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Switzerland County has enacted a temporary pause on processing data-center development applications, slowing new projects and expansions; its duration is unspecified, and existing centers are not required to stop operating.
Rating from Indiana statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Switzerland County.
Specific to Switzerland County only.
current law · County measurePauses the processing of data center development applications temporarily, with no end date specified.Switzerland County Ordinance 2026-8-31-9 (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause processing applications for data center development, making new projects and expansions harder to move forward. It is described as temporary, but no duration is given, and it does not say that existing data centers must stop operating (moratorium on processing applications).
Timing
The measure establishes a temporary moratorium, but the source specifies no expiration date or ending condition.
People behind it
- Joe Bennett
Moved to approve the ordinance.
- Ryan Harrison
Seconded the motion to approve the ordinance.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A temporary moratorium bars the county from processing applications for data center development. The source does not specify the moratorium’s duration or effective date.
Sources
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