SB0275

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.

Introduced·4/30/25
Introduced Text

Michigan SB0275 prohibits local governments from banning natural gas use or infrastructure installation.

Michigan SB0275 establishes a prohibition on local governments from enacting ordinances, resolutions, or policies that ban the use of natural gas or the installation of natural gas infrastructure. Any such provision adopted after the act's effective date is declared void and unenforceable. The act defines "governing body" as the legislative authority of a municipality and "natural gas infrastructure" as equipment or facilities used in natural gas transportation or distribution.

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History

Apr 30, 2025

Senate

Introduced By Senator Joseph Bellino

Apr 30, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Local Government