The proposed bill aims to regulate the establishment and operation of data centers in South Dakota to mitigate nuisances they may cause, particularly in residential areas. It introduces definitions for key terms, including "data center" and "residential area," and establishes that, effective July 1, 2026, no data center may be located within one mile of any residential area. Additionally, the bill allows local governments to implement more stringent siting requirements for data centers.

Furthermore, the bill sets a noise limit for data centers, stipulating that they cannot exceed a continuous noise level of forty-five decibels at the nearest property line of a residential area. If a data center violates these provisions, it is classified as a nuisance, allowing the state's attorney or affected citizens to take legal action against the operator and property owner to address the nuisance.