**Missouri has seen no statewide data center moratorium enacted as of early October 2026, despite rising AI-driven demand for hyperscale facilities and mounting local opposition over power, water, and land use.** Multiple counties and cities, including St. Charles, Jackson, Columbia, Springfield, and Benton, have imposed temporary pauses or zoning restrictions to study impacts, while developers pursue projects and challenge some rules in court. A September 23 Capitol rally by groups like No MO Dirty Data Centers highlighted concerns about utility costs and environmental strain from large-scale AI infrastructure. Governor Kehoe’s January executive order directed a state review of energy regulations, with the Department of Natural Resources report due November 30. State legislative efforts, such as HB 3369 for St. Louis and broader proposals, have stalled, shifting focus to the 2027 session and local outcomes.