Missouri lawmakers passed no new rules governing artificial intelligence data centers in the state. The decision affects residents near Dardenne Prairie, Wentzville, and Franklin County, along with data center developers and institutions responsible for environmental oversight.

Leaving the policy unchanged favors regulatory restraint, while new requirements would prioritize environmental accountability for facilities measured in the 70-to-75-megawatt range. Residents' calls for protection have not yet produced enacted data-center rules in Missouri.