MI HB6415Michigan House Bill 6415 proposes to amend Section 4cc of the 1937 Public Act 94, known as the Use Tax Act. The bill aims to provide exemptions from the use tax for data center equipment sold to owners or operators of qualified data centers or colocated businesses. These exemptions would apply to equipment used in the operations of the qualified data center or equipment sold to individuals engaged in constructing, altering, repairing, or improving real estate for others, provided the equipment becomes a structural part of a qualified data center. The proposed exemptions would be effective from January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2050. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MI/text/HB6415/2025?utm_source=openai))
MI HB6415 is a house bill in the Michigan 103rd Legislature, sponsored by Penelope Tsernoglou (D), currently “Introduced” since September 24, 2026.
We track 4,230 Michigan bills this session, 18 of them sponsored by Penelope Tsernoglou.
The bill has been introduced by a bipartisan group of Democratic representatives, including Penelope Tsernoglou, Joey Andrews, Noah Arbit, Carrie Rheingans, Kelly Breen, Samantha Steckloff, Julie Brixie, Carol Glanville, Sharon MacDonell, and Jason Morgan. While specific media coverage on this bill is limited, similar legislative actions in Michigan have been viewed positively. For instance, in April 2025, Michigan passed new legislation offering sales and use tax exemptions for data centers to attract technology-driven jobs. This move was backed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and aimed to capitalize on the growing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. However, it also raised environmental concerns due to the significant energy consumption of data centers. ([axios.com](https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/04/23/michigan-data-center-environment-concerns?utm_source=openai))
While the bill has not received specific media coverage, similar legislative actions in Michigan have faced criticism. The April 2025 legislation offering tax exemptions to data centers was criticized by environmental groups for potentially placing significant pressure on energy systems and water resources. Critics, including some Democrats, viewed the legislation as corporate favoritism toward tech giants like Google and Amazon. ([axios.com](https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/04/23/michigan-data-center-environment-concerns?utm_source=openai))
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What does MI HB6415 do?
Michigan House Bill 6415 proposes to amend Section 4cc of the 1937 Public Act 94, known as the Use Tax Act. The bill aims to provide exemptions from the use tax for data center equipment sold to owners or operators of qualified data centers or colocated businesses. These exemptions would apply to equipment used in the operations of the qualified data center or equipment sold to individuals…
What is the status of MI HB6415?
MI HB6415 is currently “Introduced” in the Michigan legislature.
Who sponsored MI HB6415?
Penelope Tsernoglou (D) sponsored MI HB6415.
