Good Jobs First reports that moratorium bills targeting data center development are proliferating across multiple state legislatures in 2026, with communities and lawmakers seeking to pause construction while rules catch up to the buildout pace. The bills vary in scope, with some targeting specific regions or utility territories and others applying statewide. Advocates cite grid strain, water use, and insufficient local economic benefit as primary drivers. The trend represents a direct policy counterweight to the record leasing and construction activity seen in 2025.