Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 5982 — Public utilities: other; contracts to service data centers; require to be treated as a contested case. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 6bb.

Last action — bill electronically reproduced 05/14/2026

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill mandates a contested case review for certain data center utility contracts.

The bill requires that contracts from utilities providing special terms to large data centers be reviewed as contested cases. This aims to ensure transparency and fairness in the rates and terms offered.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This bill may affect small businesses that operate data centers by introducing additional regulatory scrutiny on utility contracts.

Summary

Public utilities: other; contracts to service data centers; require to be treated as a contested case. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 6bb.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. bill electronically reproduced 05/14/2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5982 do?
Public utilities: other; contracts to service data centers; require to be treated as a contested case. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 6bb.
Who sponsors HB 5982?
HB 5982 is sponsored by Reggie Miller (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 5982?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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