Ohio AG Advances Bid For Constitutional Data Center Ban

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has taken a significant step towards enacting a statewide ban on data center construction by advancing a petition for a constitutional amendment. On Thursday, March 26, 2026, Yost moved the petition forward, initiating a process that could see the question placed on a future ballot for Ohio voters to decide. If approved, the amendment would prohibit the building of new data centers throughout the state. This move by the Attorney General signals a serious effort to address concerns related to data center development by seeking a constitutional prohibition.