The proposed bill, known as the "Rural Landowners Protection Act," establishes new regulations regarding the approval process for certain facilities that may impact rural landowners. It defines key terms such as "covered facility," which includes various types of energy generation and data processing facilities, and outlines the voting process for landowners within a designated "impact radius" of five miles from the proposed facility. Each landowner within this radius is allocated one share of voting authority, and a project can only be approved if at least two-thirds of the votes are in favor. The bill mandates that county commissioners oversee the election process and requires them to notify landowners and set election dates within thirty days of receiving a project application.

Additionally, the bill prohibits any governmental entity from issuing permits or authorizations for a covered facility without prior landowner approval. It also includes a stipulation that if a project fails to receive approval, a substantially identical project cannot be resubmitted for a landowner vote for three years. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026, and aims to enhance the rights of rural landowners in decisions that affect their property and community.