This bill updates Michigan laws to formally define and authorize the issuance of mobile versions of enhanced driver's licenses and official state identification cards. It allows eligible U.S. citizens who reside in the state to use these digital credentials for entering the United States at land and sea ports, functioning similarly to their physical counterparts. The legislation requires applicants to provide proof of citizenship and identity while mandating that these mobile documents include specific security measures and exclude biometric data. Additionally, the bill clarifies existing definitions to distinguish between physical and mobile licenses, ensuring consistency across different types of identification issued by the state.
This bill allows eligible individuals in Michigan to receive medical assistance coverage for donor human milk for their infants under specific conditions. To qualify, a healthcare provider must first write a prescription, and the infant must either be born to a parent unable to produce milk or be born before the 34th week of pregnancy or weigh less than 1,800 grams at birth. The coverage is available for up to two years after the parent is discharged from the hospital following childbirth or two years after the birth itself. These provisions become effective on January 1, 2026.
This bill updates Michigan's penal code to clarify which crimes are considered part of racketeering activity, a serious charge involving a pattern of illegal behavior for financial gain. It achieves this by adding a specific reference to the state's Identity Theft Protection Act into the list of offenses that qualify as racketeering. The legislation also expands the definition to include crimes committed in other states or under federal law that are substantially similar to those already listed in the statute. Ultimately, the bill aims to ensure that identity theft and related financial frauds are consistently treated as part of organized criminal patterns when prosecuted under racketeering laws.
This bill removes the expiration date for a provision that allows the state to adjust legal notice publication fees based on inflation. It affects newspapers that publish required legal notices and the Department of Treasury, which is responsible for calculating these adjustments. Under the bill, fees will continue to be updated annually using the Consumer Price Index starting from March 1, 2026, ensuring the rates remain current without a fixed end date. The legislation also maintains existing rules that cap standard publication costs and prohibit newspapers from charging higher rates for political notices compared to similar commercial ads.
SB 1197 amends Michigan's Candidate for Office Financial Disclosure Act to update how candidates report their personal financial information. The bill clarifies definitions for terms like "gift," "earned income," and "liabilities," while establishing specific thresholds for reporting assets, unearned income, and debts. Candidates for state and federal offices in Michigan must file annual reports detailing their employment, spouse's occupation, business interests, and investments that meet certain monetary limits. The legislation also introduces inflation adjustments for asset valuations every four years and simplifies reporting requirements for candidates who are not elected.
This bill updates the timeline for filing legal claims related to groundwater contamination and environmental cleanup costs under Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. It establishes specific deadlines for lawsuits seeking response costs or natural resource damages, generally requiring claims to be filed within six years of starting cleanup work or three years after cleanup finishes. The legislation also sets a fixed cutoff date of July 1, 1994, for claims involving incidents that occurred before that time, while clarifying that this rule applies retroactively to ensure consistency with the original law.
This bill modifies Michigan's existing laws on governmental immunity to clarify when state agencies and their employees can be held liable for criminal sexual conduct. It establishes that officials and volunteers are generally protected from lawsuits for injuries or property damage caused while performing their duties, unless their actions involve gross negligence or specific exceptions like providing medical care. The legislation defines "gross negligence" as reckless behavior showing a substantial lack of concern for safety and creates specific rules for immunity regarding judges, legislators, and tactical operations. By adding a new section to the state tort liability act, the bill aims to provide clearer legal standards for holding public servants accountable in cases involving sexual misconduct while maintaining protections for routine government functions.
This bill updates Michigan's ethics laws by clarifying how the value of gifts and services is calculated for public employees and lobbyists. It establishes a specific method for determining fair market value based on the date of exchange and requires lobbyists to provide evidence of these values within nine days when requested. The legislation also refines the definition of a reportable gift, setting the threshold at over $25 in a month while explicitly excluding routine business loans, family contributions, and standard campaign donations.
This bill establishes a new Michigan-Ireland trade commission within the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to strengthen economic ties between the two regions. The commission will be composed of seven members appointed by the governor, including representatives from higher education, the chamber of commerce, Irish-American communities, and legislators who have expertise in Irish affairs or trade relations. Its primary duties include advancing bilateral trade and investment, promoting business and academic exchanges, and encouraging mutual infrastructure support, while operating under state laws regarding open meetings and public records. The commission will be funded through a dedicated state treasury account that accepts donations, grants, and bequests to cover its administrative costs and operational needs. Members serve two-year terms without compensation but may receive reimbursement for necessary expenses, and the group must submit annual reports to the governor and legislature by February 1st.
Senate Bill 607 amends Michigan's Administrative Procedures Act to clarify what counts as a formal "rule" by explicitly excluding cleanup criteria and target detection limits set by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. This change ensures that specific environmental standards used to determine when a site is clean enough for reuse are not subject to the same rulemaking procedures as other agency regulations. The bill directly affects the state environmental agency by removing these technical environmental thresholds from the definition of a rule, while leaving the rest of the act's definitions largely unchanged.
SB 1188 modifies the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits involving criminal sexual conduct in Michigan, extending the time a victim has to file a claim for damages. Under the bill, victims have 10 years from the date of the incident to bring an action, regardless of whether criminal charges were filed or resulted in a conviction. This change applies to conduct prohibited under specific sections of the Michigan Penal Code and removes previous requirements for a prior criminal adjudication. The legislation directly affects survivors of sexual assault by providing a longer window to seek civil compensation for injuries sustained.
SB 667 updates Michigan's Business Corporation Act to formally recognize and regulate benefit corporations, which are companies legally required to pursue a public benefit alongside profit. The bill amends existing sections to define key terms and establishes a new chapter outlining specific duties for the officers and directors of these entities. It also modernizes administrative procedures by mandating the acceptance of electronic filings and introducing expedited processing options with associated fees. These changes directly affect business owners and managers in Michigan who wish to incorporate as benefit corporations or those already operating under such structures.
