Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1245: IURC study of data centers.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1245 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: IURC study of data centers. Primary sponsor: Robin Shackleford (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 5, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC) to conduct a study to evaluate the effect of new and additional electricity demand from data centers and large load customers on: (1) the costs incurred by energy utilities to meet that demand; and (2) retail electric rates for all customer classes of energy utilities. Sets forth specific topics that the IURC must evaluate as part of the study. Requires the IURC to include in its 2026 annual report the commission's findings with respect to the topics evaluated in the study.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Shackleford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications
- Authored by Representative Shackleford