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IN HB 1245

died on adjournment

IURC study of data centers.

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

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Did IN HB 1245 pass?

No. IN HB 1245 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 (2026-01-05): First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications

What is IN HB 1245 about?

Requires the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC) to conduct a study to evaluate the effect of new and additional electricity demand from data centers and large load customers on: (1) the costs incurred by energy utilities to meet that demand; and (2) retail electric rates for all customer classes of energy utilities. Sets forth specific topics that the IURC must evaluate as part of the study. Requires the IURC to include in its 2026 annual report the commission's findings with respect to the topics evaluated in the study.

Who sponsors IN HB 1245?

Robin Shackleford is the primary sponsor of IN HB 1245.

Description

Requires the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC) to conduct a study to evaluate the effect of new and additional electricity demand from data centers and large load customers on: (1) the costs incurred by energy utilities to meet that demand; and (2) retail electric rates for all customer classes of energy utilities. Sets forth specific topics that the IURC must evaluate as part of the study. Requires the IURC to include in its 2026 annual report the commission's findings with respect to the topics evaluated in the study.

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Latest action
2026-01-05 — First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications
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Sponsors

  • Robin Shacklefordauthor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-01-05

    First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications

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  2. 2026-01-05

    Authored by Representative Shackleford

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