No U.S. state bans data centers; New York alone has moratorium

As of September 16, 2026, none of the 50 states have bans on data centers; New York is the only one with a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale facilities. Bills to ban or pause have been introduced in 16 states, but most did not pass.

• 61% of Americans oppose new data center construction, per NYT/Sienna poll
• New York imposed a one-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers
• Bills to ban or pause introduced in 16 states
• New Jersey adopted a one-year ban on permits for facilities from 1 MW