Michigan Bills

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 17, 2025

HB 5370: Tobacco: licenses; nicotine or tobacco products; require license to sell at retail. Amends title & secs. 1, 4 & 5 of 1915 PA 31 (MCL 722.641 et seq.) & adds secs. 1a, 1c, 1e, 1g, 1i, 1k & 1o. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5372'25, HB 5371'25, HB 5368'25, HB 5369'25

HB 5370 requires retailers to obtain a license to sell tobacco, nicotine, or vaping products in Michigan. It directly affects stores and businesses selling these products by mandating licenses, requiring ID checks for customers under 21, and imposing fines for violations. Key provisions include fines ranging from $100 for first offenses to $10,000 for repeated violations, plus license suspension or revocation for serious breaches. The bill aims to prevent sales to minors by creating enforceable penalties for retailers and their employees.

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 17, 2025

HB 5375: Employment security: administration; assessment of penalties, interest, or fees on certain unpaid restitution of benefit overpayments; prohibit. Amends sec. 15 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.15).

HB 5375 prohibits charging interest on unpaid restitution of overpaid unemployment benefits when the overpayment resulted from specific errors, such as agency mistakes, employer errors, or system issues - not the claimant's fault. It requires the unemployment agency to waive existing interest charges and refund payments made for those errors, with refunds due within 180 days of the law's effective date. The bill also stops interest from accruing during pending appeals and applies retroactively to overpayments from February 2020 through December 2026. This directly affects claimants who received overpayments due to errors beyond their control.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

Jason Woolford (R) · 21 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 17, 2025

HB 5377: Property tax: exemptions; property tax exemption from certain millages levied under the revised school code if the property's owner has no children attending public schools in this state; provide for. Amends secs. 1211, 1212 & 1364 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1211 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5376'25, HB 5378'25, HB 5379'25

HB 5377 would allow property owners without children attending Michigan public schools to qualify for a property tax exemption on certain school millages under the Revised School Code. It directly affects homeowners who do not have children enrolled in public schools within the state. The bill amends specific sections of the school code (380.1211, 380.1212, and 380.1364) to establish this new exemption category. This change modifies existing tax eligibility rules but does not alter current tax rates or funding formulas.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✗ Education

in committee · Michigan · Senate Dec 17, 2025

SB 756: State agencies (existing): environment, Great Lakes, and energy; circumstances under which an officer of the department may enter private property; limit. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 1506.

SB 756 amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to require Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy officers to obtain a warrant or explicit permission from a property owner or lessee before entering private property. This directly affects Michigan property owners and renters by limiting government access to their land without consent or legal authorization. The key provision adds Section 1506, establishing a clear requirement for warrants or permission during enforcement activities under the act. The bill does not change environmental regulations but modifies how department officials may conduct on-site inspections. It was introduced on December 17, 2025, and referred to the Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee.

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 17, 2025

HB 5371: Tobacco: other; reference to 1915 PA 31 in the age of majority act of 1971; revise. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1971 PA 79 (MCL 722.52 & 722.53). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5370'25, HB 5372'25, HB 5368'25, HB 5369'25

HB 5371 clarifies that Michigan's 1915 tobacco law (MCL 722.641-722.645) remains unaffected by changes to the Age of Majority Act (1971 PA 79). It specifically states that the tobacco law is excluded from provisions in the Age of Majority Act that would otherwise supersede other age-related legal standards. This bill does not change tobacco regulations or voting rules - it only ensures the 1915 tobacco law continues to apply separately. The bill directly affects the legal framework governing tobacco sales and regulations in Michigan. It is a technical clarification, not a new policy change.

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 17, 2025

HB 5367: Property: recording; requirements for recording with register of deeds; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1937 PA 103 (MCL 565.201). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5365'25

This bill amends Michigan's property recording rules to standardize formatting and privacy requirements for deeds, mortgages, and other property transfers recorded with county registers of deeds. Key changes include requiring documents to be printed on 20-pound white paper in 10-point font with clear addresses, obscuring the first five digits of Social Security numbers after specified dates, and mandating legible signatures with printed names beneath them. These rules apply to anyone submitting property documents for recording, ensuring consistent formatting and reducing privacy risks. The bill focuses on procedural clarity rather than substantive policy changes to property transactions.

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 17, 2025

HB 5373: Trade: consumer goods and services; price cap on bottled water at mass entertainment venues; provide for. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903) & adds sec. 3j.

HB 5373 would limit how much mass entertainment venues (like stadiums, arenas, and concert halls) can charge for bottled water. It amends Michigan's Consumer Protection Act by adding a new provision (Section 3j) requiring venues to set a specific price cap on bottled water sold at these locations. This directly affects consumers purchasing bottled water at large events, ensuring they aren't charged excessive prices. The bill establishes a clear price limit for bottled water sales, aiming to protect consumers from inflated costs during events.

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 17, 2025

HB 5363: Education: curriculum; parental opt-out option for instruction in sex education; require. Amends sec. 1507 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1507).

HB 5363 requires Michigan public schools to notify parents in advance if their child’s class covers topics like gender identity, sexual orientation, or relationships, and allows parents to opt their child out without penalty. It mandates that schools form parent-led advisory boards (with at least half non-school-employed parents) to review curriculum and report on program goals. The bill also requires public hearings before changing sex education materials and emphasizes abstinence as a primary method for preventing pregnancy and STDs. This directly affects public school students, parents/guardians, and school districts in Michigan.

Topics ✗ Education

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 17, 2025

HB 5374: Labor: hours and wages; prevailing wage; require on certain broadband service projects. Amends sec. 1 of 2023 PA 10 (MCL 408.1101).

HB 5374 requires that workers on specific broadband service projects in Michigan be paid prevailing wages and fringe benefits, as defined by state labor law. This applies to broadband developers constructing, maintaining, or expanding infrastructure (like fiber optic lines) for new projects funded by state or local governments, but excludes projects receiving federal funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act or the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund. The bill amends Michigan’s existing prevailing wage law to explicitly include broadband service projects under the same wage standards as other state-funded construction work. It defines key terms like "broadband service project" and clarifies which federal programs are exempt from these requirements.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Regina Weiss (D) · 19 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 17, 2025

HB 5379: Property tax: exemptions; property tax exemption from certain millages levied under the district library establishment act if the property's owner has no children attending public schools in this state; provide for. Amends sec. 13 of 1989 PA 24 (MCL 397.183). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5376'25, HB 5377'25, HB 5378'25

HB 5379 creates a property tax exemption for homeowners without children attending Michigan public schools or receiving publicly funded educational services. Starting December 31, 2026, these property owners will be exempt from the portion of library millages (tax rates) levied by districts that include school districts, specifically the part exceeding 2 mills. This change applies to taxes under the District Library Establishment Act and aligns with existing exemptions in the General Property Tax Act. The bill affects residential property owners who do not have school-age children enrolled in Michigan public education.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 17, 2025

HB 5365: Taxation: other; SFR tax and economics act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5367'25

HB 5365, the "SFR Tax and Economics Act," imposes a surtax on large investors (entities owning 50+ single-family homes) for acquiring, selling, or holding properties. It requires certified entities (like community land trusts or MSHDA-approved groups) to implement 15-year affordability covenants limiting rent/sale prices to 30-80% of local median income. The bill affects large real estate investors and entities receiving state benefits related to single-family homes, mandating reporting and compliance. Proceeds from surtaxes fund affordable housing initiatives, while exemptions apply to qualifying "mission buyers" like public housing agencies.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

in committee · Michigan · Senate Dec 17, 2025

SB 755: Natural resources: other; circumstances under which a conservation officer may enter private property; limit. Amends sec. 1602 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1602) & adds sec. 1507.

SB 755 limits when conservation officers can enter private property without permission. It requires officers to have either the property owner’s consent, a court warrant, or specific circumstances (like observing distressed wildlife or responding to an immediate public safety threat). This directly affects landowners by restricting officer access and conservation officers by defining their entry protocols. The bill does not change existing powers for officers to search boats, vehicles, or equipment without warrants, as clarified in amended Section 1602.

Topics ✗ Environment

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