SB1050

Michigan SB1050 requires data centers to enter into community benefit agreements with local governments.

Michigan SB1050, known as the "data center community benefit act," mandates that data centers must enter into community benefit agreements with local governments before construction or operation. These agreements must be approved by the local government and include the data center owner or operator and the local government or its agencies. The agreements must benefit local community interests. Local governments can deny permits or authorizations for data centers that do not have approved community benefit agreements.