Environmental protection: air pollution; regulation of carbon sequestration; provide for. Amends secs. 502, 1301, 35105 & 51113 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.502 et seq.) & adds subch. 6 to ch. 3, art. III.
Key claim: A newly introduced House bill would add carbon-sequestration rules to Michigan’s environmental law, setting state standards for capturing and storing carbon dioxide.
Abstract
(HB6247 · 103rd Legislature) Environmental protection: air pollution; regulation of carbon sequestration; provide for. Amends secs. 502, 1301, 35105 & 51113 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.502 et seq.) & adds subch. 6 to ch. 3, art. III. Sponsor: Rep. Parker Fairbairn ® + 5 co-sponsors In committee: H Energy Latest action (2026-08-27): Bill Electronically Reproduced 08/26/2026
Why this matters
Carbon sequestration is emerging as a key tool for meeting climate goals, and Michigan currently lacks a dedicated statutory framework governing how CO2 is captured, transported, and stored. If enacted, this bill would give EGLE clear authority over sequestration projects, shaping which industries can pursue carbon capture in the state and what environmental safeguards apply.