Public utilities: electric utilities; cyber-physical security and operational technology protections for electric utility facilities and natural gas utilities; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding 10ii.

Michigan House Bill 5847 requires electric and natural gas utilities with critical infrastructure to implement security measures against cyber and physical threats. Utilities must maintain a risk-based program to identify, assess, and mitigate these risks. They can apply to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to recover costs for these security investments through a security recovery factor, which is an unbundled charge for all retail customers, except those of alternative electric suppliers. The MPSC is responsible for approving these recovery factors and ensuring that sensitive security information remains confidential. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MI/text/HB5847?utm_source=openai))

The Michigan Public Policy Resource Center highlighted HB 5847 as part of a series of legislative updates, indicating a proactive approach to enhancing utility security. ([michbar.org](https://www.michbar.org/publicpolicy/updates/2026/pp_legislation_042726?utm_source=openai)) This suggests that the bill is viewed positively as a necessary step toward safeguarding critical infrastructure.

As of now, there is no significant negative media coverage or public criticism regarding HB 5847. The bill appears to be in the early stages of the legislative process, and its reception may evolve as it progresses.