Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5596: Businesses: other; Michigan zoning enabling act; make subject to the data center regulation act. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5594'26
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5596 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Businesses: other; Michigan zoning enabling act; make subject to the data center regulation act. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5594'26. Primary sponsor: Joseph Fox (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): bill electronically reproduced 02/26/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Fox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 101 |
| Erin Byrnes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Jim DeSana | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Morgan Foreman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Brad Paquette | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Josh Schriver | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Rachelle Smit | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Dylan Wegela | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Jennifer Wortz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- bill electronically reproduced 02/26/2026
- referred to Committee on Government Operations
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Joseph Fox