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.
Leoni Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Leoni Township has enacted a temporary rule making data center operations unlawful from May 1, 2026, through May 1, 2027, creating a barrier to building, expanding, or operating during that period.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Leoni Township.
current law · Leoni TownshipProhibits operating data centers in Leoni Township starting May 1, 2026, with the moratorium renewing monthly unless ended early and expiring May 1, 2027.Leoni Township One-Year Data Center Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The measure would make operating a data center in Leoni Township unlawful starting May 1, 2026 (“unlawful to operate a data center”). It is temporary and scheduled to end May 1, 2027, but it creates a major barrier to building, expanding, or operating data centers during that period (“automatically sunset on May 1, 2027”).
Timing
- Ends
- May 1, 2027
The moratorium automatically sunsets on this date. It renews monthly beginning on the first of each month unless the Township Board votes to sunset it earlier.
People behind it
- Leoni Township Board of Trustees
Adopted and enacted the data center moratorium ordinance by a 6–0 vote.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Beginning May 1, 2026, operating a data center in Leoni Township is unlawful. The moratorium renews monthly unless the Township Board votes to end it before the next month begins, and it automatically expires on May 1, 2027. The ordinance prohibits operation beginning May 1, 2026.
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