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93768 — WI, US
93768 is an AI governance legislation from WI, currently introduced. A Madison, WI, legislative proposal would enact the first US city-level AI infrastructure moratorium [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-06-29.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- City of Madison, Wisconsin Common Council
- Chamber
- unicameral
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: Effective in 2025 for a one-year period, if enacted.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Refrain from constructing or siting new data centers specifically targeting AI infrastructure. | For a 1-year period, effective in 2025. | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Enforcement actions have been filed against named organizations under this or analogous rules.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- board_director Review all current and planned data center projects in Madison, WI, for compliance with the 1-year moratorium.
- general_counsel Advise on legal implications and restrictions related to the AI infrastructure moratorium in Madison.
- product_manager Assess potential impacts of data center siting restrictions on AI product development and deployment strategies.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- critical
- Procurement categories
- infrastructure
Vendors providing data center or AI infrastructure services may face significant restrictions on new builds or expansions within Madison for a 1-year period in 2025.
Sample vendor questions
- Are you planning any data center expansions or new builds in Madison, WI, during 2025?
- How do you ensure compliance with local zoning and moratoriums, particularly those targeting AI infrastructure?
- What contingency plans are in place if a planned data center project in Madison is affected by the moratorium?
Intelligence briefs (2)
Madison, WI Bill Proposes 1-Year Moratorium on AI Data Center Development
A Madison, WI, legislative proposal would enact the first US city-level AI infrastructure moratorium [1].
This action represents a novel municipal approach to AI infrastructure governance, affecting future data center siting and operational planning.
Deadline: Effective in 2025 for a one-year period, if enacted.
Primary source →Madison Proposes First US City-Level AI Data Center Moratorium
Legislation was introduced in Madison, Wisconsin, proposing a one-year moratorium on AI data center development [1].
This initiative presents new regulatory considerations for AI infrastructure siting and investment decisions.
Deadline: Effective in 2025 for a one-year duration, if enacted.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is 93768?
- The City of Madison, Wisconsin Common Council introduced legislation concerning a one-year moratorium on data center development, specifically targeting AI infrastructure siting, effective in 2025 [1]. This development marks the first reported instance of a US city-level moratorium directly addressing AI infrastructure. The measure is currently in its introductory stage within the Council's legislative process. Primary source →
- Why does 93768 matter?
- This action represents a novel municipal approach to AI infrastructure governance, affecting future data center siting and operational planning. Primary source →
- Who does 93768 affect?
- This proposal primarily affects entities engaged in the development, deployment, or operation of data centers, particularly those supporting AI workloads, within the City of Madison, Wisconsin. This includes cloud providers, AI model developers, and any organization reliant on the physical infrastructure of AI systems in the specified jurisdiction, as well as real estate developers specializing in data center projects. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for 93768?
- Effective in 2025 for a one-year period, if enacted. Primary source →
- What is the current status of 93768?
- As of the last published update, 93768 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for 93768?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://madison.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=101820. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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