Missouri lawmakers introduced multiple data center bills during the 2026 session, including measures for temporary pauses and infrastructure protections tied to energy and water use, but none advanced to passage amid local opposition and competing priorities. Local governments have instead driven recent action, with Jackson County enacting a 180-day moratorium on applications in June, Springfield approving a 120-day pause, and other areas like Camdenton implementing longer restrictions over grid and resource concerns. A House committee hearing scheduled for September and a November 30 state energy report on AI data center impacts represent the next catalysts, while Governor Kehoe has emphasized local decision-making without calling a special session. Traders appear to view a statewide moratorium as unlikely before the 2027 legislative cycle.