2026 Senate Bill 818

Environmental protection: landfills; location guidelines for landfills; provide for.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 11509 (MCL 324.11509), as amended by 2022 PA 245.

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Senate Bill No. 818 updates Michigan's landfill permitting process by revising application fees, introducing a ban on new landfills within one mile of existing dwellings, and reinforcing requirements for local approval and environmental safeguards.

Introduced in the Senate

March 4, 2026

Introduced by Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-13) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Dayna Polehanki (D-5), Stephanie Chang (D-3) and Sue Shink (D-14)

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment