2026 House Bill 6251

Businesses: other; energy infrastructure and thermal management evaluation requirements for certain data centers; provide for.

A bill to require the submission of energy infrastructure and thermal management evaluations by the developers or operators of certain data centers; to impose certain requirements on the developers or operators of certain data centers; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to prescribe civil sanctions; to provide remedies; and to provide for the promulgation of rules.

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Requires large-scale data center developers in Michigan to submit detailed energy and infrastructure impact evaluations before construction or expansion, with oversight by the Michigan Public Service Commission, public disclosure of key information, and civil penalties for non-compliance.

Introduced in the House

Aug. 26, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Reggie Miller (D-31) and four co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Brenda Carter (D-53), Natalie Price (D-6), Carrie Rheingans (D-47) and Veronica Paiz (D-10)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations