HB5669

Environmental protection: air pollution; regulation of carbon sequestration; provide for. Amends sec. 1301 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1301) & adds subch. 6 to ch. 3, art. III. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5664'26, HB 5665'26, HB 5666'26, HB 5667'26, HB 5668'26

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5669 regulates carbon sequestration projects, including permitting, monitoring, and liability provisions.

Michigan HB5669 amends the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to regulate carbon sequestration projects. It mandates a permit for carbon dioxide sequestration activities, with specific fees and monitoring requirements. The bill outlines liability for damages caused by sequestration activities and establishes a carbon dioxide sequestration fund. It also details procedures for public hearings, compensation for nonconsenting pore space owners, and the creation of a unitization plan for carbon sequestration projects.

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History

Mar 5

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/04/2026

Mar 4

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Natalie Price

Mar 4

House

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