Missouri has seen no statewide data center moratorium enacted as of early October 2026, despite growing local restrictions and public opposition. Multiple counties and cities—including Benton, Jackson, Columbia, St. Charles, and Independence—have imposed temporary pauses on permits or zoning approvals amid concerns over energy demand, water use, land conversion, and grid impacts from hyperscale AI facilities. A September 2026 Capitol rally highlighted resident calls for state-level oversight, while Governor Kehoe’s January executive order directs an energy infrastructure review with a November 30 report due. Legislative efforts stalled in the 2026 session, shifting focus to the 2027 session and local enforcement challenges in ongoing lawsuits. Trader sentiment reflects these localized dynamics and the absence of broader state action.