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.
Coffey County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Coffey County has an enacted measure described as pausing data-center development for one year, though its rationale inconsistently says “if enacted” and mentions future rulemaking.
Rating from Kansas statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Coffey County.
Specific to Coffey County only.
current law · County measureProhibits data center development in Coffey County for one year while the county develops regulations.Coffey County Commission data-center moratorium (2026)
What this means
If enacted, the measure would pause data-center development in Coffey County for one year, a substantial delay that fits the temporary-moratorium anchor (one-year pause). The sources describe future rulemaking but no exceptions or benefits for projects during the pause (one-year prohibition of data centers).
Timing
- Ends
- one year after adoption
The moratorium applies to data centers and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
People behind it
- Steve McCurry
Moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-977 establishing the one-year prohibition on data centers and battery energy storage systems.
- Michael Abendroth
Seconded the motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-977.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A one-year prohibition on developing data centers and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Coffey County, while the county develops a regulatory framework.
Sources
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