HB5847

Public utilities: electric utilities; cyber-physical security and operational technology protections for electric utility facilities and natural gas utilities; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding 10ii.

Introduced·4/22/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5847 mandates cyber-physical security measures for electric and natural gas utilities.

Michigan HB5847 amends the Public Utilities Act to require electric and natural gas utilities with critical infrastructure to implement security measures against cyber and physical threats. Utilities must maintain a risk-based program to identify, assess, and mitigate these risks. The Michigan Public Service Commission can approve a security recovery factor for utilities to recover costs for these security measures. Records and information related to these security measures are exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act and must be treated as confidential.

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History

Apr 23

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/22/2026

Apr 22

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Reggie Miller

Apr 22

House

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