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.
Jackson Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Jackson Township has enacted a one-year pause on data center development, delaying new projects and expansions during that period; it is temporary, not a permanent ban.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Jackson Township.
current law · Jackson TownshipEstablishes a one-year moratorium on data center development.Jackson Township Board of Trustees Data Center Moratorium Resolution (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause data center development for one year, causing a substantial delay to new projects and expansions during that period (one-year Data Center Moratorium). Because the pause is temporary, it is a severe restriction rather than a permanent ban.
Timing
- Ends
- one year after adoption
Resolution 2026-12 approves a one-year moratorium on data centers. The sources do not state an explicit expiration date or any extension conditions.
People behind it
- Jackson Township Board of Trustees
Adopted and approved Resolution 2026-12 establishing a one-year data center moratorium.
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Establishes a one-year moratorium on data center development in Jackson Township.
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Sources
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