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.
Plain Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Plain Township has enacted a 12-month pause on locating or operating data centers while officials assess their potential impacts, temporarily halting new projects.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Plain Township.
current law · Plain TownshipNo information is available in the supplied texts about the Plain Township temporary data center moratorium (2026), including its purpose, legal effect, scope, obligations, exceptions, dates, or implementation status.Plain Township temporary data center moratorium (2026)
current law · Plain TownshipProhibits construction of data centers in Plain Township for 12 months.Plain Township Data-Center Moratorium Resolution (March 24, 2026)
What this means
The measure would block data centers from being located or operated in Plain Township for 12 months, while officials assess potential impacts. That would halt new projects during the moratorium, making it a severe but temporary restriction.
Timing
Reported restriction on locating or operating a data center for the next 12 months; exact expiration date unverified.
People behind it
- Scott Haws
Trustee; voted for resolution
- John Sabo
Trustee; voted for resolution
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Temporary bar on data centers being located in or operated in the township for the next 12 months.
Sources
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