Seminole Nation (OK) Data Center / GenAI Moratorium
Seminole Nation of Oklahoma — Data Center & Generative AI Moratorium
Seminole Nation of Oklahoma · Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Tribal Council Resolution (Mar. 7, 2026)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- March 7, 2026
- Applies to
- Tribal government, prospective data-center developers, and any entity seeking development on Seminole Nation territory
- Enforced by
- Seminole Nation Tribal Council
First tribal council in the United States to fully bar inquiries, discussions, and development of any data center or generative AI hyperscale infrastructure within Seminole Nation territory. Unanimous (24-0) vote citing water-contamination and sovereignty concerns.
Who is protected: Seminole Nation citizens, lands, and water resources
Legal detail
Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Tribal Council Resolution (Mar. 7, 2026), passed unanimously 24-0, bars inquiry, discussion, and development of any data center or hyperscale generative-AI infrastructure within Seminole Nation territory. Cited water-contamination and tribal-sovereignty concerns as primary basis.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Seminole Nation of Oklahoma |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Stronger |
| Enacted | March 7, 2026 |
| Citation | Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Tribal Council Resolution (Mar. 7, 2026) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Per tribal council enforcement powers |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI · automated decision-making |
| News report | Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Passes Moratorium on Data Centers — Native News Online |
Related data-center siting and energy rules elsewhere
- Superior WI Data Center Moratorium (1-year) · In effect
- Dane County WI Hyperscale Data Center Moratorium · In effect
- Madison WI Data Center Moratorium (1-year) · In effect
- Manitowoc County WI Data Center Moratorium · In effect
- WA SB 5982 (Data Center / Clean Energy) · In effect
- Dayton OH data center moratorium (180-day, Apr 2026) · In effect
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