Michigan Bills

in committee · Michigan · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5586: State agencies (proposed): other; office of community violence intervention services; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5587'26

HB 5586 creates a new "Office of Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Services" within Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services. The office will administer grants to community-based nonprofits, track violence trends, set statewide goals to reduce shootings and homicides, and coordinate all state violence prevention efforts. It directly affects local governments, community organizations receiving grants, and state agencies managing the program. The bill establishes concrete requirements for data collection, technical assistance, and annual reporting to measure progress toward reducing community violence.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Donavan McKinney (D) · 37 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5572: Property tax: exemptions; exemption of real and personal property owned and occupied by a nonprofit corporation; modify. Amends sec. 7o of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7o).

HB 5572 modifies Michigan's property tax exemption rules to expand eligibility for certain nonprofits. It adds a new exemption for conservation organizations maintaining nature areas open to the public for activities like hiking and bird watching. The bill also clarifies that nonprofits providing healthcare services (such as nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, or adult foster care) qualify for tax exemptions if they meet specific licensing requirements. This change directly affects nonprofit hospitals, educational institutions, conservation groups, and healthcare providers seeking property tax relief.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Michigan · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5580: Insurance: insurers; property insurance denial, cancellation, or increased premiums for owners of certain breeds of dogs; prohibit. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 2130a.

HB 5580 prohibits Michigan insurers from considering a dog's breed when making decisions about home insurance. It bans using breed to deny coverage, cancel policies, increase premiums, or add exclusions for residential properties like houses, apartments, or condos. Insurers may still use other underwriting factors unrelated to breed. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, and applies to residential property liability insurance policies.

in committee · Michigan · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5573: Property tax: other; definition of nonprofit charitable institution; provide for. Amends sec. 7o of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7o).

HB 5573 expands property tax exemptions for specific nonprofit organizations in Michigan. It adds new exemptions for conservation land held by qualified nonprofit groups (like nature preserves open for public recreation) and clarifies exemptions for nonprofit hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and educational institutions. The bill specifies detailed requirements for organizations to qualify, such as perpetual land preservation for conservation groups and licensing for healthcare facilities. These changes directly affect qualifying nonprofits, conservation organizations, and healthcare providers by allowing them to exclude certain properties from local property taxes. The bill refines existing tax exemption rules without creating new tax rates or funding mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

in committee · Michigan · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5578: Family law: child custody; changing the established custodial environment of a child; expand. Amends secs. 7 & 8 of 1970 PA 91 (722.27 & 722.28).

HB 5578 amends Michigan's Child Custody Act to clarify when courts may change a child's established custodial environment. It specifically allows a change if a parent proves the other parent was convicted of criminal sexual conduct against a minor (or found by clear evidence to have committed nonconsensual sexual penetration of a child) and the nonoffending parent knew of the conviction while permitting the child's access. The bill also protects military parents by requiring courts to ignore a parent's deployment absence in custody decisions, reinstating pre-deployment custody arrangements after return, and limiting temporary custody orders during deployment. Additionally, it tightens appeal standards for custody rulings, requiring courts to show legal error or abuse of discretion - not just factual disagreement - to overturn decisions.

in committee · Michigan · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5588: Highways: memorial; portion of Auburn Road in Rochester Hills; designate as the "Sheriff Deputy Brad Reckling Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 121.

HB 5588 designates a specific segment of Auburn Road in Rochester Hills (between Adams Road and Rochester Road) as the "Sheriff Deputy Brad Reckling Memorial Highway" under Michigan's Memorial Highway Act. This bill is purely commemorative, naming a public roadway in honor of Sheriff Deputy Brad Reckling. It does not create new policies, funding, or regulations - it only changes the official name of that road segment. The bill was introduced on February 24, 2026, and referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

in committee · Michigan · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5579: Labor: fair employment practices; use of electronic monitoring or automated decisions tools by an employer; prohibit except for certain purposes. Creates new act.

HB 5579, the "Responsible Artificial Intelligence Security for Employees Act," prohibits most employers from using automated decisions tools (like AI for hiring) or electronic monitoring tools (like tracking software) for employment decisions affecting employees or job applicants. Employers may only use these tools for specific, limited purposes, such as screening large applicant volumes for job skills or monitoring essential work functions, safety, or compliance. The bill requires employers to obtain written consent from workers, provide clear notice of monitoring, ensure data accuracy, and use tools in the least invasive way possible. It directly affects all Michigan employers and their employees/applicants, creating new rules for technology use in the workplace.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✗ Technology

in committee · Michigan · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5587: State agencies (proposed): other; grants for community violence intervention services; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5586'26

HB 5587 creates a state grant program to fund community-based violence prevention initiatives in areas with high homicide rates. It establishes a "community violence intervention and prevention fund" to award grants to eligible local governments (e.g., cities or counties with 35+ homicides in 2 of 3 years) or community nonprofits with proven experience addressing violence. Grants must support evidence-based strategies focused on trauma care, economic opportunities, and reducing violence without increasing incarceration, with at least 75% of funds directed to community organizations - not law enforcement. The program requires grantees to report on outcomes and coordinate with other violence prevention efforts, and mandates annual reports on best practices from the administering office.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Donavan McKinney (D) · 37 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5031: Economic development: local development financing authority; smart zone state capture use; modify. Amends secs. 402, 412a & 412b of 2018 PA 57 (MCL 125.4402 et seq.).

This bill amends definitions within Michigan's Tax Increment Financing Act but does not describe substantive policy changes in the provided text. It revises terms like "alternative energy technology," "certified alternative energy park," and "captured assessed value" used in economic development financing. The context includes definitions but does not specify new mechanisms, affected entities, or concrete policy modifications. Without details on how these definitions will change implementation or outcomes, a policy-focused summary cannot be provided. The bill is currently in committee referral with no further action documented.

Ron Robinson (R) · 20 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Feb 26, 2026

HCR 2: A concurrent resolution prescribing the Rules of the Legislature for Selecting Commissioners to an Article V Convention.

This bill establishes rules for selecting commissioners to represent the state at a proposed Article V Convention under the U.S. Constitution. It sets specific qualifications for commissioners (e.g., U.S. citizenship for 5+ years, state residency for 5+ years, no recent federal lobbying or employment) and requires a process where legislative leaders nominate commissioners and alternates, followed by a majority vote in both chambers to commission them. The resolution also details procedures for handling vacancies, removing commissioners, and providing instructions to delegates. These rules directly affect state legislators who must vote on commissioner selections and potential commissioners who must meet the outlined criteria.

in committee · Michigan · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5151: Legislature: other; penalties for certain acts related to an article V convention for proposing amendment; provide for. Creates new act.

HB 5151 prohibits Michigan commissioners at an Article V constitutional amendment convention from exceeding their assigned authority, such as voting beyond legislative instructions. It also makes it a felony (up to 5 years in prison) to bribe, threaten, intimidate, or obstruct any commissioner - whether from Michigan or another state - while they perform official duties. The bill defines "commission" as the legislative resolution setting commissioners' scope of authority and requires commissioners to strictly follow these instructions. This law directly affects Michigan’s state representatives at such conventions and anyone attempting to influence their actions, with penalties applying to violations before any vote or action occurs.

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 782: Insurance: no-fault; denial of claim based on failure to list all household members on policy; prohibit. Amends sec. 3114 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3114).

SB 782 prohibits auto insurers from requiring policyholders to list all household members on insurance applications and bans denial of coverage solely because someone wasn't listed. It directly affects Michigan residents applying for personal protection insurance and their relatives living in the same home. The bill amends Michigan’s insurance code to make it illegal for insurers to use household composition as a condition for coverage or claim denial. This changes existing practice by preventing insurers from refusing claims based on incomplete household information. The law applies to all standard auto insurance policies covering bodily injury from motor vehicle accidents.

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