SB0257Introduced in the Senate
Electricity rate increases due to data centers.
Introduced by Chris Garten, District 45
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Electricity rate increases due to data centers. Provides that the Indiana utility regulatory commission may not approve an increase in the rates and charges of an electric utility to the extent the increase is related solely to the electric utility's cost of providing electric utility service to: (1) a data center; or (2) a new or existing facility: (A) the electricity demand of which exceeds or will exceed a specified amount; and (B) that employs or will employ fewer than 50 full-time employees on the premises of the facility.
Where it stands
First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities
January 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Authored by Senator Garten
First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities
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