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.
Kingman County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Kingman County enacted a resolution establishing an 18-month pause on data-center development, delaying new projects. The description conflicts by calling the measure conditional, but its listed status is enacted.
Rating from Kansas statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Kingman County.
Specific to Kingman County only.
current law · County measureImposes an 18-month moratorium on data centers in Kingman County.Kingman County Resolution No. 2026-R9 (2026)
What this means
If enacted, the measure would pause data-center development for 18 months, substantially delaying new projects. The minutes describe an 18-month moratorium for data centers, so its net effect would be strongly restrictive.
Timing
- Ends
- 18 months after adoption; the solar moratorium is extended for 60 days
The 18-month moratoriums apply to data centers and commercial battery energy storage systems. The existing solar moratorium is extended for 60 days before approval of new solar regulations.
People behind it
- Julie Lyon
Moved to extend the solar-energy moratorium for 60 days before approval of new solar regulations.
- Jeff Young
Seconded the motion to extend the solar-energy moratorium.
- Planning/Zoning Board
Provided the recommendation for the proposed solar regulations.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
An 18-month moratorium on data centers was approved, preventing their approval or development during the moratorium period. 18 months for Data Centers
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