Legislative proposal would require data centers to get permits from neighboring cities and counties

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: February 11, 2026

Words: 529

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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PIERRE — A legislative proposal related to a situation in the Sioux Falls area would require data centers in South Dakota to obtain an additional permit from a neighboring city or county, if the city or county line is within 1 mile of the facility.

The state House Commerce and Energy Committee approved the legislation 9-4 on Wednesday, sending it to the state House of Representatives.

Last month, Sioux Falls rezoned land for …

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