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.
East Baton Rouge Parish
Neutral Data Center Policies
East Baton Rouge Parish adopted a resolution directing the Planning Commission to review data-center rules, but it sets no immediate requirements or restrictions. Any added rules or delays remain uncertain.
current law · County measureRequests the Planning Commission to review and revise Baton Rouge’s development rules for data centers.East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council Resolution 26-00511 (2026)
What this means
The measure asks the Planning Commission to review and amend development-code sections related to data centers, but it does not specify any new limits or requirements (review and amend applicable sections). That could lead to extra rules or delay later, but the resolution itself creates no clear immediate barrier or benefit.
People behind it
- Carolyn Coleman
Councilwoman and listed sponsor; introduced the resolution.
- Rowdy Gaudet
Councilman and listed co-sponsor.
- Anthony Kenney
Councilman and listed co-sponsor.
Show 1 more peopleShow fewer people
- Planning Commission
Asked by the resolution to review and amend applicable Unified Development Code sections related to data centers.
Sources
Data provided by Regbase · Cookie preferences · Report missing data