Growing concerns over AI-driven electricity demand, grid reliability, and local resource strain have fueled multiple state-level responses in 2026. New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s July executive order imposed the first statewide one-year moratorium on permits for large hyperscale data centers, directly elevating the probability of at least one such measure by year-end. Parallel legislative pushes in Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and South Dakota seek similar pauses through 2027, while Texas Governor Abbott’s August grid audit effectively halted new connections pending review. These verified actions, alongside active bills in roughly a dozen states, reflect trader consensus that further moratoriums remain likely before December 31 despite varying definitions and potential vetoes.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedWill any state enact a data center moratorium by December 31?
Will any state enact a data center moratorium by December 31?
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This market will resolve to "Yes" if any U.S. state enacts legislation that establishes a statewide moratorium on new data centers by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying moratorium must temporarily or indefinitely prohibit, suspend, or pause the approval, permitting, construction, connection to the electrical grid or other utility infrastructure, or operation of new data centers, or a defined category of new data centers, within that state.
Qualifying legislation includes any state bill that establishes such a data center moratorium.
Qualifying legislation must be enacted into law in accordance with the applicable state’s constitutional and legal procedures. This generally requires final passage by the relevant state legislature and approval by the governor, becoming law without signature, or taking effect through a veto override or other lawful mechanism. Legislation that does not become law under the applicable state process, including vetoed bills that do not take effect, does not qualify.
The primary resolution sources for this market will be official state legislative trackers, governor’s office announcements, secretary of state records, and other official information from the relevant state government; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Growing concerns over AI-driven electricity demand, grid reliability, and local resource strain have fueled multiple state-level responses in 2026. New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s July executive order imposed the first statewide one-year moratorium on permits for large hyperscale data centers, directly elevating the probability of at least one such measure by year-end. Parallel legislative pushes in Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and South Dakota seek similar pauses through 2027, while Texas Governor Abbott’s August grid audit effectively halted new connections pending review. These verified actions, alongside active bills in roughly a dozen states, reflect trader consensus that further moratoriums remain likely before December 31 despite varying definitions and potential vetoes.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if any U.S. state enacts legislation that establishes a statewide moratorium on new data centers by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying moratorium must temporarily or indefinitely prohibit, suspend, or pause the approval, permitting, construction, connection to the electrical grid or other utility infrastructure, or operation of new data centers, or a defined category of new data centers, within that state.
Qualifying legislation includes any state bill that establishes such a data center moratorium.
Qualifying legislation must be enacted into law in accordance with the applicable state’s constitutional and legal procedures. This generally requires final passage by the relevant state legislature and approval by the governor, becoming law without signature, or taking effect through a veto override or other lawful mechanism. Legislation that does not become law under the applicable state process, including vetoed bills that do not take effect, does not qualify.
The primary resolution sources for this market will be official state legislative trackers, governor’s office announcements, secretary of state records, and other official information from the relevant state government; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
A qualifying moratorium must temporarily or indefinitely prohibit, suspend, or pause the approval, permitting, construction, connection to the electrical grid or other utility infrastructure, or operation of new data centers, or a defined category of new data centers, within that state.
Qualifying legislation includes any state bill that establishes such a data center moratorium.
Qualifying legislation must be enacted into law in accordance with the applicable state’s constitutional and legal procedures. This generally requires final passage by the relevant state legislature and approval by the governor, becoming law without signature, or taking effect through a veto override or other lawful mechanism. Legislation that does not become law under the applicable state process, including vetoed bills that do not take effect, does not qualify.
The primary resolution sources for this market will be official state legislative trackers, governor’s office announcements, secretary of state records, and other official information from the relevant state government; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Jul 7, 2026, 9:23 PM ET
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0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if any U.S. state enacts legislation that establishes a statewide moratorium on new data centers by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying moratorium must temporarily or indefinitely prohibit, suspend, or pause the approval, permitting, construction, connection to the electrical grid or other utility infrastructure, or operation of new data centers, or a defined category of new data centers, within that state.
Qualifying legislation includes any state bill that establishes such a data center moratorium.
Qualifying legislation must be enacted into law in accordance with the applicable state’s constitutional and legal procedures. This generally requires final passage by the relevant state legislature and approval by the governor, becoming law without signature, or taking effect through a veto override or other lawful mechanism. Legislation that does not become law under the applicable state process, including vetoed bills that do not take effect, does not qualify.
The primary resolution sources for this market will be official state legislative trackers, governor’s office announcements, secretary of state records, and other official information from the relevant state government; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Growing concerns over AI-driven electricity demand, grid reliability, and local resource strain have fueled multiple state-level responses in 2026. New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s July executive order imposed the first statewide one-year moratorium on permits for large hyperscale data centers, directly elevating the probability of at least one such measure by year-end. Parallel legislative pushes in Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and South Dakota seek similar pauses through 2027, while Texas Governor Abbott’s August grid audit effectively halted new connections pending review. These verified actions, alongside active bills in roughly a dozen states, reflect trader consensus that further moratoriums remain likely before December 31 despite varying definitions and potential vetoes.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if any U.S. state enacts legislation that establishes a statewide moratorium on new data centers by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying moratorium must temporarily or indefinitely prohibit, suspend, or pause the approval, permitting, construction, connection to the electrical grid or other utility infrastructure, or operation of new data centers, or a defined category of new data centers, within that state.
Qualifying legislation includes any state bill that establishes such a data center moratorium.
Qualifying legislation must be enacted into law in accordance with the applicable state’s constitutional and legal procedures. This generally requires final passage by the relevant state legislature and approval by the governor, becoming law without signature, or taking effect through a veto override or other lawful mechanism. Legislation that does not become law under the applicable state process, including vetoed bills that do not take effect, does not qualify.
The primary resolution sources for this market will be official state legislative trackers, governor’s office announcements, secretary of state records, and other official information from the relevant state government; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
A qualifying moratorium must temporarily or indefinitely prohibit, suspend, or pause the approval, permitting, construction, connection to the electrical grid or other utility infrastructure, or operation of new data centers, or a defined category of new data centers, within that state.
Qualifying legislation includes any state bill that establishes such a data center moratorium.
Qualifying legislation must be enacted into law in accordance with the applicable state’s constitutional and legal procedures. This generally requires final passage by the relevant state legislature and approval by the governor, becoming law without signature, or taking effect through a veto override or other lawful mechanism. Legislation that does not become law under the applicable state process, including vetoed bills that do not take effect, does not qualify.
The primary resolution sources for this market will be official state legislative trackers, governor’s office announcements, secretary of state records, and other official information from the relevant state government; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$7,818End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Jul 7, 2026, 9:23 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Growing concerns over AI-driven electricity demand, grid reliability, and local resource strain have fueled multiple state-level responses in 2026. New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s July executive order imposed the first statewide one-year moratorium on permits for large hyperscale data centers, directly elevating the probability of at least one such measure by year-end. Parallel legislative pushes in Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and South Dakota seek similar pauses through 2027, while Texas Governor Abbott’s August grid audit effectively halted new connections pending review. These verified actions, alongside active bills in roughly a dozen states, reflect trader consensus that further moratoriums remain likely before December 31 despite varying definitions and potential vetoes.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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