Local opposition to data center expansion has driven multiple Indiana jurisdictions to enact temporary moratoriums through late 2027, citing strain on electrical grids, water supplies, noise, and potential ratepayer cost shifts from AI-driven demand. Indianapolis/Marion County approved a binding pause in August 2026 after a 23-1 council vote and unanimous Metropolitan Development Commission ratification, while Elkhart, Clark, Boone, and other counties followed with similar one-year measures. Statewide efforts, including HB 1333, failed earlier in the 2026 session. Fort Wayne’s council is scheduled to vote on its proposed one-year pause on October 13, amid ongoing local studies of infrastructure impacts. These developments reflect trader focus on decentralized regulatory pressure rather than uniform state-level action.