Statehouse bill could change data center rules

News Clip2:34WTHR·IN·2/5/2026

A bill moving through the Indiana Statehouse, House Bill 1333, would require certain data centers that receive state tax breaks to share a portion of those savings with local governments, but critics warn the proposal comes with fewer opportunities for public input on large developments.

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A bill moving through the Indiana Statehouse is attempting to ease growing tensions between fast-growing tech development and local communities pushing back against it. House Bill 1333 would require certain data centers that receive state tax breaks to share a portion of those savings with local governments. But critics warn the proposal comes with significant trade-offs, including fewer opportunities for public input on large developments. https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/statehouse-data-center-bill-offers-money-to-cities-less-say-on-development-house-1333-input/531-29f42519-7ab2-4428-b06a-9420d25e8f70