Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5940: Public utilities: electric utilities; electronic transmission infrastructure; allow to use existing rights-of-way. Amends sec. 13 of 1925 PA 368 (MCL 247.183) & adds sec. 13a.

Passed one chamber Last action September 9, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Plain-language summary

HB 5940 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on May 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public utilities: electric utilities; electronic transmission infrastructure; allow to use existing rights-of-way. Amends sec. 13 of 1925 PA 368 (MCL 247.183) & adds sec. 13a. Primary sponsor: Dave Prestin (Republican). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 9, 2026): REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dave Prestin (Republican). 14 co-sponsors.