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KS SB531
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Federal and State Affairs
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AI Summary
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Prohibits installation, construction, or operation of new large load data centers (10+ megawatts monthly electrical demand) in any Kansas county that has had a drought emergency declared within the preceding three calendar years
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Requires county commissioners to deny data center applications during the three-year restriction period and authorizes them to issue moratoriums until the period ends
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Exempts data centers already operating or authorized before July 1, 2026, including those with existing building permits, zoning approvals, conditional use permits, or written agreements with local governments
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Allows counties and cities to adopt planning and land use regulations that are more restrictive than the state requirements
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Amends K.S.A. 19-101a to add data center siting restrictions to the list of limitations on county home rule authority
Legislative Description
Prohibiting the development or operation of any new large load data center in a county that has had a drought emergency declared for such county pursuant to the Kansas emergency management act within the preceding three years.
Last Action
Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Commerce; Referred to Committee on Utilities
3/10/2026