Housing: landlord and tenants; limitations on fees charged to tenants; provide for. Amends sec. 3 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.633).
SB 373 prohibits landlords from charging tenants extra fees for using specific payment methods (like credit cards or checks) in rental agreements. It requires leases to include at least one payment option without additional charges. The bill directly affects tenants by preventing unfair fees and landlords by restricting lease terms. Key provisions ban clauses that waive tenant rights related to security deposits, habitability, or discrimination, and require written notice for certain rent increases. This amendment to Michigan's Truth in Renting Act (MCL 554.633) focuses on making rental agreements fairer through concrete, enforceable limits on fees and unfair terms.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Aug 2026
Senate Passage
Jul 2026
House Passage
Aug 2026
Governor
Introduced Jun 10, 2025
Last action Aug 25, 2026
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Floor votes · House Aug 25, 2026
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Amendments
1
Aug 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #345 Yeas 99 Nays 5 Excused 0 Not Voting 6
lower
Aug 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
motion to discharge committee approved
lower
Jul 3, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
lower
Jul 3, 2026
Introduced
received on 07/03/2026
lower
Jul 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED ROLL CALL # 193 YEAS 24 NAYS 12 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
upper
Jul 3, 2026
Amended
AMENDMENT(S) DEFEATED
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
upper
Sep 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
upper
Sep 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 9/9/2025
upper
Jun 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES
upper
Jun 10, 2025
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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