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IN HB 1043

died on adjournment

Data center water regulation.

Indiana · 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) · lower

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Did IN HB 1043 pass?

No. IN HB 1043 died when the 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-08): Representative Commons added as coauthor

What is IN HB 1043 about?

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.

Who sponsors IN HB 1043?

Alex Burton is the primary sponsor of IN HB 1043, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

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.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-08 — Representative Commons added as coauthor
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Alex Burtonauthor
  • Matt Commonscoauthor

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-08

    Representative Commons added as coauthor

  2. 2025-12-02

    First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources

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  3. 2025-12-02

    Authored by Representative Burton

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https://api.iga.in.gov/2026/bills/hb1043

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