HB4486

Public utilities: natural gas utilities; local units of government imposing a ban on the use of natural gas or installation of natural gas infrastructure; prohibit. Creates new act.

Chamber Passed·12/17/25

Michigan HB4486 prohibits local governments from banning natural gas use or installation of natural gas infrastructure.

Michigan HB4486 prohibits local governments from banning the use of natural gas or the installation of natural gas infrastructure. Any ordinance, resolution, or policy adopted by a municipality that violates this prohibition is void and unenforceable. The act defines "governing body" as the legislative authority of a municipality, "municipality" as a county, city, village, or township, and "natural gas infrastructure" as equipment, facilities, or buildings used in the transportation or distribution of natural gas.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 61–42 · Dec 17, 2025
Current
Energy And Environment Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
21
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

61 Yea

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42 Nay

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Calendar

Dec 9, 2025

9:00 AM

House Energy

Jun 3, 2025

9:00 AM

House Energy

History

Jan 14

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Jan 14

Senate

Referred To Committee On Energy And Environment

Dec 17, 2025

House

Read A Third Time