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Michigan House approves ban on municipal natural gas and propane bans, 61–42

Michigan House of Representatives · December 18, 2025
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The Michigan House on Dec. 16 passed House Bill 4486 to prohibit municipalities from banning natural gas or propane infrastructure. Supporters framed the bill as protecting energy choice and affordability; opponents registered widespread opposition in the 61–42 roll-call vote.

The Michigan House on Dec. 16 passed House Bill 4486, a measure that would prohibit local governments from imposing bans on the use or installation of natural gas or propane infrastructure.

Representative Frisbie, who spoke in favor of the bill, described it as a preemptive measure responding to local actions in 2023 and argued it preserves…

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