Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana SB 257
Electricity rate increases due to data centers.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Chris Garten (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest
Provides that the Indiana utility regulatory commission may not approve an increase in the rates and charges of an electric utility to the extent the increase is related solely to the electric utility's cost of providing electric utility service to: (1) a data center; or (2) a new or existing facility: (A) the electricity demand of which exceeds or will exceed a specified amount; and (B) that employs or will employ fewer than 50 full-time employees on the premises of the facility.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
Authored by Senator Garten - Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities