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HB 1043 IN

Data center water regulation.

IN · session 2026 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Dec 2, 2025

Latest action (Jan 8, 2026) Representative Commons added as coauthor

Summary

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.

Sponsor (1)
1 coauthor / cosponsor

Action history (3)
  1. Dec 2, 2025 Authored by Representative Burton · lower
  2. Dec 2, 2025 First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources · lower
  3. Jan 8, 2026 Representative Commons added as coauthor · lower
Subjects
AGENCIES; Department of Natural Resources (DNR)NATURAL RESOURCES; Rivers, Streams, and Waterways

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