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MI HB5881
MI HB5881Local government: other; Michigan zoning enabling act; make subject to the data center planning and responsibility act. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5882'26
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Introduced
04/23/2026
04/23/2026
In Committee
04/23/2026
04/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled"Michigan zoning enabling act,"by amending section 205 (MCL 125.3205), as amended by 2023 PA 234.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act to make local zoning ordinances subject to the Data Center Planning and Responsibility Act, meaning that the rules and regulations established by this new act will now apply to how local governments can zone areas for data centers. The Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, or MCL 125.3205, outlines what zoning ordinances are subject to, and this bill adds the Data Center Planning and Responsibility Act to that list, alongside existing laws concerning electric transmission lines, regional transit, small wireless facilities, and renewable energy. This addition signifies that the planning and oversight requirements for data centers will now be a factor that local zoning decisions must consider.
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Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/23/2026 (on 04/28/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5881 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2026-HIB-5881.htm |
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