HB5982

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.

Introduced·5/14/26
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Michigan HB5982 requires public utilities to treat contracts for large-load data centers as contested cases.

Michigan HB5982 amends the Public Utilities Act to mandate that public utilities treat contracts for large-load data centers as contested cases. A large-load data center is defined as a facility with a projected peak electric demand of 100 megawatts or more within 36 months. The Michigan Public Service Commission must review these contracts as contested cases, ensuring they do not receive preferential rates or conditions. This review process is governed by the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969. The bill does not alter existing ratemaking standards or limit the commission's discretion.

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History

May 19

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/14/2026

May 14

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Reggie Miller

May 14

House

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