Recent local restrictions on data centers have accelerated across Indiana, with over half of counties—now at least 50—adopting moratoriums, zoning ordinances, or outright bans as of late October 2026, driven by concerns over electricity demand, water consumption, noise, and grid strain from AI and hyperscale facilities. Indianapolis secured a binding pause through December 2027, while Starke County enacted a permanent ban in mid-October, yet Fort Wayne rejected a similar one-year measure. No statewide moratorium advanced during the 2026 legislative session despite advocacy, leaving trader sentiment favoring delayed or no statewide action amid ongoing county-level studies and upcoming hearings on siting rules.