The record by year
On the record as of October 27, 2026.
An act sits on the day it happened: the day its own sentence names, or the day its source gives for it. An act the record knows only from the date of the article that reported it sits under that article's month, one tap away, marked Reported with the article's date. So do background, plans and statements, which are not acts. The same act reported by several sources is one line with the reports behind it, on its day where any of them dates it. The milestones alone, for every state, are on the timeline.
13 acts on the line for Kentucky, from 67 dated lines in the records' histories and the scorecard. 18 more acts are dated only by the article that reported them and sit under their month. 4 lines report an act already listed. 32 lines are background, plans or statements. 4 lines sit on a date other than the one they were filed under, because their own sentence names the day, the month or the year it happened; each says so. Where a line sits is read from its own words and the row is never changed (how dates are read).
2026 11 acts on the line from 14 reports; 18 reported, dated only by the article; 32 lines of background, plans and statements
October 2026 1 act on the line; 1 reported
More than 60 people attended a legislative listening session on data centers held on October 1, 2026, with speakers from counties including Barren, Boyle, Boyd, Carroll, Daviess, Breckenridge, Madison, Mercer, Mason, Oldham, Fayette, Franklin, Jefferson, Pike and Woodford.
herald-dispatch.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Reported in October 2026, dated only by the article that carried it: 1 act
Louisville has implemented an active moratorium on data center projects.
wlky.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
September 2026 5 acts on the line; 14 reported; 28 lines of background, plans and statements
Kentucky held a Data Center Legislative Listening Session from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on September 29 in Room 171 of the Capitol Annex, organized by State Rep. Adam Moore
pmg-ky2.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
Winchester residents gathered Wednesday night for a community forum to voice concerns about AI data centers
lex18.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Louisville Metro Council debated proposed regulations for data center construction for the first time Tuesday during its Planning and Zoning Committee meeting
lpm.org (opens in a new tab), local outlet
City of Burgin attempted to annex more than 1,000 acres for developer Panattoni Data Centers
wkyt.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Scott County extended the moratorium on data centers into March 2027 so the planning commission can complete work on a proposed ordinance to regulate placement and operation
herald-dispatch.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Reported in September 2026, dated only by the article that carried them: 14 acts
Louisville Planning Commission recommended rules prohibiting future hyperscale data centers
yahoo.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Data centers restricted within 1,000 feet of schools, childcare facilities, public works, and public recreational facilities
lex18.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Over 100 residents attended planning commission meeting to raise concerns about data center ordinance
lex18.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Planning commission motion passed to incorporate public concerns and strengthen ordinance language
lex18.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Daviess County has placed a moratorium on proceeding with data center construction
wbkr.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
The city of Winchester has already approved a one year moratorium on new AI data center construction
lex18.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Planning Commission recommended requiring data centers to use closed loop cooling systems that utilize less water
lpm.org (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Planning Commission recommended requiring rezoning for most data center projects to allow scrutiny by Planning Commission and Metro Council with public comment opportunities
lpm.org (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Burgin City Council voted to join local planning and zoning commission
lex18.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
1 more report of this
- Reported September 9 City of Burgin voted to rejoin the joint Mercer County, Harrodsburg, Burgin Planning and Zoning Commission after tie breaking vote from Mayor Joseph Monroe. wkyt.com (opens in a new tab)
Court proposed new, more restrictive data center regulations
pmg-ky1.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Gov. Andy Beshear issued executive order directing data center developers to pay fair share of state and local taxes
wkms.org (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Louisville advanced stricter data center rules
courier-journal.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Louisville Planning Commission recommended stricter data center regulations
lpm.org (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Rowan County Fiscal Court approved a two year moratorium on large scale data centers
wtvq.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Also on the record for September 2026, not acts of their own: 28 lines of background, plans and statements
Public hearing on Hopkinsville data center regulations scheduled for September 28 at Hopkinsville Community College
hoptownchronicle.org (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
Scott County planning commission drafting ordinance to allow hyperscale data centers in heavy industrial zones
lex18.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Data centers barred from prime farmland and wetlands
lex18.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Residents called for two year moratorium or full ban on data centers; Woodford County passed a ban
lex18.com (opens in a new tab) (a statement; who said what is on the statements pages)
Woodford County in central Kentucky is the first in the state to vote for a total ban on new data center construction
wbkr.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
EPIC is developing the Kentucky Electricity Adequacy Plan to assess demand, generation and transmission statewide
linknky.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
A proposed multibillion dollar data center in southern Kentucky has produced dueling court fights over local zoning authority and standing to challenge under a new state law
blackchronicle.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
There is currently a moratorium on new data center approvals in Jefferson County until February or whenever Metro Council passes new regulations
lpm.org (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Planning Commission recommendations include a ban on data centers with more than 500,000 square feet of equipment
lpm.org (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Any new data centers would need to be at least a quarter mile from nearby schools, community centers and other data centers
lpm.org (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
The Planning and Zoning Committee is scheduled to meet again in two weeks
lpm.org (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
State law includes an exemption for manufacturing facilities using a lot of energy, which data centers do and will use; data centers do not have to pay sales tax on energy expenses exceeding 3% of gross production costs
wmky.org (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Power service agreement subject to approval by Kentucky Public Service Commission
energy.gov (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Kentucky state law exempts manufacturing facilities using significant energy from sales tax on energy expenses exceeding 3 percent of gross production costs
mountain-topmedia.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Kentucky schools and local governments may receive tax benefits from data center projects
kypolicy.org (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
A Kentucky think tank identified potential loopholes in data center tax incentive policy
kypolicy.org (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Mayor Joseph Monroe cast deciding vote in favor of joining planning and zoning commission
lex18.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Annexation vote was pushed to a later date after two council members left, losing quorum
lex18.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Annexation ordinance vote did not occur because council member Wofford left meeting before vote, leaving council without quorum.
wkyt.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Governor Beshear recently issued an executive order saying it will protect the public from data center harms.
mountain-topmedia.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
State law includes an exemption for manufacturing facilities using a lot of energy: to the extent energy expenses exceed 3 percent of gross production costs, facilities do not pay sales tax on the amount over that threshold.
mountain-topmedia.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Hancock County studying impact of data center
messenger-inquirer.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
Burgin City Council will consider rejoining the county planning commission
wkyt.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
Council will vote to begin drafting the new annexation ordinance for the adjusted land
wkyt.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
Adjusted boundary lines mean the process restarts Tuesday
wkyt.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Some Kentucky lawmakers suggested rolling back specific sales tax break for data centers passed by state legislature in recent years
wkms.org (opens in a new tab) (a statement; who said what is on the statements pages)
Rowan County does not currently have zoning regulations, limiting county ability to review potential data center projects
wtvq.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
During the moratorium, county officials plan to consider conditional use permit process for future data center proposals
wtvq.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
August 2026 4 acts on the line from 7 reports; 3 reported; 4 lines of background, plans and statements
Louisville mayor signs 6 month moratorium on new data center projects on August 14, 2026
wdrb.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the day its own sentence names)
Gov. Beshear issued an executive order on Aug. 6 directing the Kentucky Public Service Commission and Energy and Environment Cabinet to limit data center harms.
wuky.org (opens in a new tab), local outlet
3 more reports of this
- Aug 6 Governor Beshear issued executive order August 6 directing Kentucky Public Service Commission and Energy and Environment Cabinet to limit effects of data center operations wmky.org (opens in a new tab)
- Aug 6 Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order Aug. 6 directing the Kentucky Public Service Commission and the Energy and Environment Cabinet to take specific actions to limit the effects of data center operations wmky.org (opens in a new tab)
- Reported August 18 Beshear issued a data center executive order kentuckylantern.com (opens in a new tab)
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear issued an executive order in early August 2026 requiring data centers to meet specific requirements regarding pollution and pay going rates for state, local and school taxes.
wvgazettemail.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 3, 2026)
Last month, the city's attempt to annex more than 1,000 acres was declared null and void
wkyt.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 7, 2026)
Reported in August 2026, dated only by the article that carried them: 3 acts
Kentucky Public Service Commission approved 482 MW electric service agreement for TeraWulf's Justified Data Campus
enr.com (opens in a new tab), trade press (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Mercer County data center ordinance advances
fox56news.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Public comment hearing on data center ordinance drew vocal opposition from residents concerned about farmland, water supply, and emergency response capacity.
spectrumnews1.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Also on the record for August 2026, not acts of their own: 4 lines of background, plans and statements
Winchester is considering a one year data center moratorium
wkyt.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
Developers are rapidly proposing data centers across Kentucky
wvpublic.org (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Mercer County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission considers ordinance requiring data centers outside Harrodsburg city limits be built near E.W. Brown power plant and placing 1,500 acre cap on data center zoning across county.
spectrumnews1.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Commission will meet again July 30 at 5 p.m. at Campbellsville University Harrodsburg Athletic Center to respond to community comments.
spectrumnews1.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
July 2026 1 act on the line
City attempted to annex more than 1,000 acres in July, which was declared null and void
lex18.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 9, 2026)
2025 1 act on the line
2025, no month given 1 act
House Bill 775 granted 50 year tax breaks for data center developers.
wlky.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the year its source gives; no month or day; filed under Jan 1, 2025)
2024 1 act on the line
2024, no month given 1 act
General Assembly created the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission in 2024
linknky.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (the year its own sentence names; filed under Sep 17, 2026)