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MO HB3390

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Cupps

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "hyperscale data center" as a facility requiring at least 25 megawatts of energy that houses equipment for data storage, processing, and transmission

  • Prohibits hyperscale data centers on agricultural, conservation, environmental stewardship, mixed use, and residential zoned land in unincorporated areas, effective August 28, 2026

  • Bans construction on agricultural land, within 10 miles of agricultural/recreational/conservation areas, or within 5 miles of state waters

  • Establishes a "Hyperscale Data Center Siting Board" (composed of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, and Attorney General) that must approve all projects after local approval; denial by the board is final with no appeal

  • Prohibits government entities from providing economic incentives to hyperscale data centers and bars utilities from passing capital costs for data center construction onto residential or small commercial customers

  • Requires a "major industrial water user permit" for withdrawals exceeding 2.4 million gallons per day, with permits limited to 5 years and subject to reevaluation during drought emergencies

Legislative Description

Creates new provisions related to the construction of data centers

Last Action

Read Second Time (H)

2/25/2026

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