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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 5491: Corrections: other; strip searches according to biological sex by MDOC facilities; require. Amends sec. 69a of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.269a).

HB 5491 requires that pat-down searches of visitors and strip searches of prisoners in Michigan state correctional facilities be conducted by staff of the same biological sex as the person being searched. This directly affects visitors to prisons and incarcerated individuals. The bill defines "biological sex" as sex characteristics present at birth (including chromosomes, hormones, and genitalia), excluding gender identity or self-identification. Visitors may opt out of the same-sex requirement by signing a waiver, but strip searches of prisoners must always follow the same-sex rule.
Gina Johnsen (R) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 5494: Property: conveyance of state property; sale of state property to federal immigration and customs enforcement; prohibit. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 256.

HB 5494 prohibits Michigan state agencies or anyone acting on behalf of the state from selling or transferring state-owned property to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or its subsidiaries. It requires that any property transfer must include a restriction banning the property from being used as an immigration detention center by ICE, federal contractors, or private companies working with the federal government. The state can reclaim the property if this restriction is violated, and any transfer violating these rules is legally void. This directly affects state property transactions and limits federal immigration enforcement use of Michigan land.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits state property transfers to ICE for detention centers, limiting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.95% confidence
Dylan Wegela (D) · 20 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 5490: Natural resources: nonnative species; DNR authority to designate restricted or prohibited species; remove. Amends sec. 41301 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.41301).

HB 5490 removes the existing list of prohibited nonnative species from Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. The bill amends Section 41301 to eliminate specific prohibitions on species like giant salvinia, Asian longhorned beetles, and Eurasian ruffe, which previously required DNR oversight. This change directly affects individuals and businesses that previously had to comply with restrictions on these species. The key mechanism is deleting the defined prohibitions, reducing regulatory authority for the Department of Natural Resources regarding these specific nonnative species.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill removes prohibitions on invasive species (e.g., Asian longhorned beetles), weakening environmental protections against ecological damage from nonnative species.90% confidence
Dave Prestin (R) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 5493: Law enforcement: other; guidelines for use of registration plate reader systems; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5492'26

HB 5493 regulates how state and local law enforcement agencies use automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems. It prohibits most ALPR use except for specific purposes like checking for stolen vehicles, outstanding warrants, uninsured vehicles, or active criminal investigations. The bill requires agencies to delete captured plate data within 14 days (unless used as evidence or for ongoing investigations), adopt public policies on ALPR use, and submit quarterly usage reports. It directly affects police departments and other government entities that operate ALPR systems, limiting their data collection and retention practices.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts law enforcement ALPR use to specific purposes, mandates data deletion, and requires transparency/reporting - enhancing accountability and protecting civil rights within criminal justice reform.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts ALPR data retention (14-day deletion) and limits use to specific law enforcement purposes, directly protecting data privacy as a technology policy.95% confidence
Jimmie Wilson (D) · 23 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 5487: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for the Michigan technological university and the STEM engineering and health technology complex; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5487 adjusts funding for the Michigan Technological University's H-STEM Engineering and Health Technology Complex (Phase I). It decreases the state's capital outlay appropriation by $1.5 million, reducing the total project cost to $51.59 million (state share: $29.70 million; university share: $21.89 million; minimal state general fund: $200). The bill directly affects Michigan Technological University and the state budget by modifying existing construction funding authorized in prior legislation. It specifies how the adjusted funds must be spent for this specific campus complex project.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDecreases state capital outlay appropriation by $1.5M for university project, reducing state spending on capital construction.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill reduces state capital outlay appropriation for university STEM complex by $1.5M, defunding higher education infrastructure project.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds STEM engineering complex at Michigan Tech, advancing tech education and infrastructure through direct appropriation for a technology-focused university project.95% confidence
Greg Markkanen (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 5495: Criminal procedure: search and seizure; protections against unlawful search and seizure; provide for. Amends sec. 15d, ch. IV of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 764.15d) & adds sec. 1h to ch. IV.

HB 5495 prohibits law enforcement officers from stopping, detaining, or arresting individuals based solely on personal characteristics like race, ethnicity, language accent, location near immigrant communities, or perceived religious, sexual, or political identity. It also bans officers from entering a dwelling using a federal agency administrative warrant. The bill defines key terms including "immigrant" (non-citizen residents) and "personal characteristics," and clarifies that federal officers may only enforce state law under specific conditions outlined in amended Section 15d. This directly affects all Michigan law enforcement officers and the people they interact with during stops or searches.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits discriminatory stops/detentions based on race/identity and bans warrantless home entries, directly enhancing police accountability and protecting civil rights in criminal procedure.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits stops/detentions based on immigrant characteristics and bans state entry using federal immigration warrants, limiting cooperation with federal enforcement and protecting immigrant rights.95% confidence
Carrie Rheingans (D) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 5488: Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel; licensure of medical first responders and emergency medical technicians; allow at 17 years of age. Amends sec. 20950 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20950). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5489'26

HB 5488 lowers the minimum age requirement for licensure as a medical first responder or emergency medical technician (EMT) in Michigan from 18 to 17 years old. It amends Section 20950 of the Public Health Code (MCL 333.20950), specifically changing the age requirement in subsection (2)(a) from "18 years of age or older" to allow 17-year-olds to apply. The bill does not alter other licensing requirements, such as education programs, passing exams administered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, or military service pathways. This change directly affects 17-year-olds seeking these emergency medical services roles who previously could not obtain licensure until age 18.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareLowers EMT licensure age from 18 to 17, expanding workforce access to emergency medical services and improving patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence
Angela Witwer (D) · 39 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 5492: Law enforcement: other; guidelines for use of registration plate reader systems; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5493'26

HB 5492, the "regulating automatic license plate readers act," sets rules for private entities operating automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems, requiring them to preserve captured license plate data for 14 days when law enforcement or a criminal defendant requests it with a specific written statement. The bill prohibits using the data as evidence in court if disclosure would violate the act, mandates data destruction after 14 days if not used, and allows individuals to sue for violations and recover at least $1,000 in damages or actual damages plus legal fees. Vehicle owners' data is protected from public disclosure without consent, except under a court order or warrant, and cannot be accessed by law enforcement without a warrant or specific preservation request.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRegulates ALPR data use to prevent misuse, protect privacy, and enhance law enforcement accountability per bill's data preservation, destruction, and lawsuit provisions.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates ALPR data retention/destruction to protect privacy, aligning with data privacy safeguards in technology policy.92% confidence
Doug Wozniak (R) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SB 774: Financial institutions: money transmitters; foreign remittance transfers; prohibit under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 2, 3 & 25 of 2006 PA 250 (MCL 487.1002 et seq.) & adds secs. 21a & 35.

SB 774 amends Michigan's Money Transmission Services Act to prohibit certain foreign remittance transfers under specific circumstances. The bill directly affects money transmitters (like Western Union or digital remittance services) operating in Michigan that handle payments to recipients outside the United States. Key provisions include adding new sections (21a and 35) that establish restrictions on foreign remittance transfers and updating licensing requirements for these businesses. The changes aim to regulate how money transmitters handle cross-border payments, focusing on specific transaction types rather than broadly banning all international transfers.
Jim Runestad (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SB 773: Civil procedure: other; racing facilities and racetracks; provide immunity from nuisance claims. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2940a.

SB 773 adds Section 2940a to Michigan's Revised Judicature Act, providing legal immunity to racing facilities and racetracks from nuisance claims. It protects owners/operators from lawsuits by property owners who acquired land *after* the racetrack was built, regardless of later changes to the facility (as long as those changes are legal). The immunity applies to all claims filed after the law's effective date, even if the alleged harm occurred before the property was purchased. However, it does not exempt racetracks from compliance with environmental laws or health/safety regulations. This directly affects property owners near existing racetracks who bought land after the facility existed.
Roger Hauck (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 5484: Individual income tax: flow-through entities; sourcing and apportionment provisions; update. Amends secs. 102, 103, 105, 110, 112, 115, 122 & 123 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.102 et seq.) & repeals secs. 111, 113, 114, 131, 132, 133 & 134 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.111 et seq.).

HB 5484 updates Michigan's tax rules for businesses operating across state lines, specifically clarifying how income from flow-through entities (like S-corps and partnerships) is allocated to Michigan for tax purposes. It revises sections of the Income Tax Act to better define when income earned outside Michigan must still be taxed by Michigan, particularly for nonresident business owners. Key changes include refining rules for sourcing income from services performed in Michigan, business activities conducted within the state, and capital gains on property. This directly affects business owners with multi-state operations who must now follow updated guidelines to determine Michigan's tax share.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUpdates tax sourcing rules for flow-through entities to clarify Michigan's jurisdiction over out-of-state income, preventing revenue loss and promoting fiscal responsibility.85% confidence
Mark Tisdel (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Michigan · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 5483: Crimes: assaultive; harassing, interfering with, or injuring a letter carrier; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends sec. 81d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.81d).

HB 5483 amends Michigan's penal code to specifically protect United States Postal Service letter carriers by adding them to the list of protected individuals under assault laws. The bill increases penalties for assaulting, obstructing, or endangering these workers based on injury severity: up to 2 years for basic assault, 4 years for serious injury requiring medical care, 15 years for serious bodily impairment, and 20 years if the assault causes death. It clarifies that existing penalties for assaulting law enforcement or emergency personnel also apply to letter carriers when they are performing their duties. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment and does not affect other potential charges for the same incident.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for assaulting postal workers, strengthening victim protections and sentencing frameworks within criminal justice.92% confidence
Joey Andrews (D) · 21 co-sponsors
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