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MI HB5553

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Pavlov

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the use of eminent domain (condemnation of private property) for carbon dioxide pipelines in Michigan
  • Amends the 1929 pipeline act to remove carbon dioxide substances from the list of materials for which property can be condemned for pipeline construction
  • Retains eminent domain authority for crude oil and petroleum pipelines only
  • Condemnation proceedings for remaining authorized pipelines must follow the Uniform Condemnation Procedures Act of 1980
  • Introduced February 19, 2026 and referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Legislative Description

Natural resources: gas and oil; condemnation of property for carbon dioxide pipelines; prohibit. Amends sec. 2 of 1929 PA 16 (MCL 483.2).

Natural resources: gas and oil

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/19/2026

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations2/19/2026

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