Bill > HB4486

This bill prohibits local governments (municipalities) from creating or enforcing any ordinances, resolutions, or policies that ban the use of natural gas or propane, or prevent the installation of natural gas or propane infrastructure. The bill defines key terms such as "municipality" (which includes counties, cities, villages, and townships), "natural gas infrastructure" (equipment used to transport or distribute natural gas), and "propane" (a hydrocarbon with specific chemical composition). Specifically, the legislation renders any local regulations that attempt to restrict natural gas or propane usage automatically void and unenforceable. The bill appears to be designed to prevent local governments from implementing restrictions on fossil fuel energy sources, effectively preserving access to natural gas and propane across different types of local jurisdictions in Michigan. By establishing these prohibitions, the bill aims to protect the continued use and infrastructure development of these energy sources at the municipal level.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4486