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HB1043Introduced in the House

Data center water regulation.

IntroducedHouse Natural Resources

Introduced by Alex Burton, District 77

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Data center water regulation. Defines "data center". Prohibits a person from operating a data center in Indiana without obtaining a consumption permit from the department of natural resources (department). Sets forth information that must be included in a consumption permit application. Establishes procedures for the department to approve or deny a consumption permit application. Provides that a consumption permit may be transferred under certain circumstances. Provides that a person may consult with the department to assess the viability of a proposed data center with respect to water consumption. Allows the natural resources commission to adopt rules to implement this bill.

Where it stands

Representative Commons added as coauthor

January 8, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Authored by Representative Burton

  2. First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources

  3. Representative Commons added as coauthor

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