2026 House Bill 6252

Businesses: other; thermal impact assessment requirements for certain data centers; provide for.

A bill to require the submission of thermal impact assessments 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 centers in Michigan to conduct and publicly disclose thermal impact assessments before construction or major modifications, enhancing transparency and community protection regarding localized heat effects.

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