HB4512

Businesses: other; orphaned well partnership program and fund; create for bitcoin mining. Amends secs. 61601, 61603 & 61604 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.61601 et seq.) & adds secs. 61609, 61611, 61613, 61615, 61617, 61619 & 61621.

Introduced·5/21/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4512 creates a bitcoin mining program for abandoned oil or gas wells, allowing participants to mine bitcoin in exchange for plugging and.

Michigan HB4512 establishes a bitcoin mining program for abandoned oil or gas wells. The program allows participants to mine bitcoin in exchange for plugging and restoring the wells. The supervisor of wells will identify abandoned wells, compile information, and solicit bids from participants. Successful bidders will enter into agreements to mine bitcoin and restore the wells. The supervisor will monitor the program and ensure compliance. The fund will cover the costs of plugging and restoring wells, with priority given to those posing an imminent threat to public health and safety.

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Where it stands

Current
Communications And Technology Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Nov 6, 2025

10:30 AM

House Economic Competitiveness

History

Mar 19

House

Rule Suspended

Mar 19

House

Motion To Discharge Committee Approved

Mar 19

House

Placed On Second Reading