AN ACT relating to data centers.

Create a new section of Subchapter 10 of KRS Chapter 224 to define "data center"; provide that the requirements of the section only apply to data centers constructed on agricultural land; require a data center owner to file a decommissioning plan with the Energy and Environment Cabinet prior to operating the data center; provide for the minimum requirements of the decommissioning plan, including requiring a surety bond or similar security to guarantee the decommissioning of…

Introduced: March 2, 2026

Last action: March 2, 2026

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This bill sets new rules for data centers built on agricultural land in Kentucky, requiring their owners to file a decommissioning plan and post a financial bond with the state before the facility can operate. It also requires data centers seeking certain state tax exemptions to commit, in writing, to working with local officials on improving energy and water efficiency. Who it may affect: landowners and farmers whose property is considered for data center development, data center companies operating or planning to build in Kentucky, and local government officials in communities where these facilities are located.

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