SB 717 requires Michigan's Medicaid program to cover medically necessary treatments for menopause and perimenopause symptoms, including hormone replacement therapy and FDA-approved treatments, without requiring prior authorization. The bill prohibits step therapy or "fail-first" protocols for these treatments, meaning patients won't be forced to try other medications first. This applies to all Medicaid beneficiaries in Michigan seeking care for these conditions and directly affects how the state's health department administers coverage under the medical assistance program.
SB 615 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to clarify when individuals residing at campgrounds are considered "temporary" for regulatory purposes. It establishes specific conditions under which a campground resident qualifies as temporary, including if the local area has declared a housing shortage (via master plan, worker shortage in key industries like healthcare or construction, or data showing low rental vacancy rates or high rent costs). This affects campground operators and residents by defining residency status based on community-level housing or workforce data, rather than individual circumstances. The bill does not change general campground rules but provides clear criteria for determining temporary residency status.
SB 714 amends Michigan's sports betting law to regulate advertising and promotions for internet gaming. It requires all sports betting ads to be pre-approved by the state board and prohibits advertising to anyone under 21, limiting ads to audiences where under 21s make up no more than 30% of viewers/readers. The bill also bans deceptive claims, mandates disclaimers about gambling addiction helplines, and prohibits sponsorships targeting minors (with limited exceptions for venues or channels). Violations carry fines up to $5,000 for repeat offenses or license revocation for third violations. These rules apply directly to sports betting operators and their marketing efforts.
SB 713 regulates advertisements for internet gaming in Michigan by requiring all ads to be approved by the state board and comply with state law. It bans deceptive marketing, prohibits advertising to anyone under 21 (with strict proof that under 30% of an ad's audience is under 21), and mandates addiction disclaimers with a helpline number. Internet gaming operators face fines up to $5,000 for first violations and license revocation for repeat offenses. The bill directly affects online gaming companies and advertisers, while allowing municipalities to set reasonable sign restrictions that don’t conflict with the law.
SB 710 bans the use and sale of coal tar sealants and other sealants high in PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) on pavement in Michigan, with exceptions for approved environmental research or development. It requires sellers to obtain a "no-Michigan-use form" from buyers who will not use the product within the state, and property owners applying these sealants without an exemption are presumed to have done so. Violations can result in civil fines of up to $5,000. The bill aims to reduce PAH pollution from pavement sealants, directly affecting property owners, contractors, and sellers of these products.
HB 5285 prohibits minors under 18 from using or possessing BB guns (defined as pneumatic guns firing BBs/pellets via spring, gas, or air) outside their home property without an adult over 18 present. It directly affects unaccompanied minors who might use such devices in public or non-residential areas. The bill creates penalties for violations, including up to 90 days in jail or a $500 fine, and clarifies that "pneumatic gun" includes common BB/pellet guns. The legislation is pending review by the Government Operations Committee after its introduction on November 13, 2025.
HB 5295 modifies Michigan's State Administrative Board's authority over state funds. It restricts the board from transferring appropriations to the general fund or using funds for purposes not designated by the legislature. The bill allows internal fund transfers within a department but requires the budget director to notify legislative appropriations committees first, with a 6-session-day or 30-calendar-day deadline for committee approval. It also prohibits transfers involving specific funds like the Strategic Outreach Reserve or Critical Industry Program funds. The changes aim to clarify administrative oversight while maintaining legislative control over budget allocations.
HB 5289 allows Michigan notaries to perform remote notarizations using two-way video technology, meeting specific security and verification requirements. The bill requires real-time audiovisual interaction, recording of the entire notarization, two-step identity verification (before and during the session), and confirmation that the person seeking service is in Michigan or has a connection to the state. It also mandates tamper-evident signatures and same-day transmission of a signed document copy to the notary. This remote notarization process was effective from April 30, 2020, through June 30, 2021.
HB 5287 creates a revolving "state brownfield redevelopment fund" within Michigan's Department of Treasury to support cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated or underused industrial sites (brownfields). The fund receives tax revenues from brownfield projects (construction, income, sales taxes) and uses these funds to provide grants and loans through the Michigan Strategic Fund for eligible cleanup activities on brownfield properties. It also allocates up to 15% of annual deposits for administrative costs and directs specific revenue streams to the Clean Michigan Initiative and housing development funds. This bill directly affects property developers, local governments, and the Michigan Strategic Fund by establishing a dedicated funding mechanism for brownfield redevelopment.
HB 5293 creates a tax credit for Michigan employers that create new, qualified jobs. Employers can claim a credit equal to 50% of income tax withheld on new jobs meeting specific criteria (permanent, full-time positions paying at least 150% of the local "prosperity region" median wage, exceeding the employer's September 2025 job count). The credit applies to tax years 2026-2035, with a $50 million annual cap and minimum allocations for small ($10M), medium ($15M), and large ($25M) employers. Employers must submit claims by March 15 each year, and unused credits can be carried forward for up to three years. This directly affects employers in Michigan’s designated economic regions seeking to expand their workforce.
HB 5296 modifies Michigan's corporate income tax revenue distribution by removing the allocation to the "strategic outreach and attraction reserve fund" (which was repealed) and redirecting those funds to the "neighborhood roads fund" starting in the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill updates Section 695 of the Income Tax Act to reflect this change, specifying that after deposits to the general fund ($1.2 billion) and housing fund ($50 million), funds previously designated for the strategic reserve will instead go to the neighborhood roads fund (starting at $688 million in 2025-2026 and increasing annually through 2028-2029). This affects how corporate tax revenue is allocated to state programs, directly impacting the neighborhood roads fund's funding. The change applies to fiscal years beginning 2025-2026 and beyond, while other allocations (e.g., to housing and revitalization funds) remain unchanged.
HB 5290 requires public employers to negotiate minimum staffing levels as a mandatory topic in collective bargaining agreements for firefighters and other public employees covered under Michigan's 1969 firefighting safety law (MCL 423.231-423.247). This change applies specifically to units where employees face firefighting hazards, making staffing levels part of required negotiations. Employers may opt out of bargaining on staffing levels only if they face budget shortfalls from state revenue or property tax declines, or if a millage increase would be needed to cover costs. The bill amends sections 11 and 15 of Michigan's 1947 Public Employment Relations Act to update mandatory bargaining requirements.
