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Read. Follow. Verify.Michigan Bill SB 826 Regulates Carbon Dioxide Capture Projects and Permits
Last action · March 10, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTSponsors: Stephanie Chang and 3 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Michigan Senate Bill 826 would prohibit the installation of s without a department-issued permit and establish strict air quality, greenhouse gas, and capture efficiency requirements. The bill requires electric providers to achieve at least a 90% capture rate, bans using captured carbon for enhanced oil or gas recovery, and introduces civil and criminal penalties for violations.
The measure establishes state-level regulatory standards and permitting fees for carbon capture facilities, impacting industrial operators, electric utilities, and environmental monitoring across Michigan.
- Senate Bill 826 is part of a legislative package in the Michigan Senate concerning environmental protection and air pollution regulations. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Electric providers
Electric providers applying for carbon capture permits must demonstrate at least a 90% capture rate and meet greenhouse gas inventory requirements.
Environmental justice communities
The department must assess potential environmental, public health, and economic impacts on environmental justice communities in implementation reports.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is required to get a permit for a carbon dioxide capture project under SB 826?
Can captured carbon dioxide be used for oil or gas recovery?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Mar 10, 2026SenateCommitteeREFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
- Mar 10, 2026SenateIntroducedINTRODUCED BY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
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Introduction of Comprehensive Carbon Capture Regulations
The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to create an explicit statutory framework governing carbon capture permitting, efficiency minimums, and prohibited end uses.
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