Michigan Bills

passed · Michigan · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 4510: Retirement: other; investment in cryptocurrency by certain retirement funds; allow. Amends 1965 PA 314 (MCL 38.1132 - 38.1141) by adding sec. 19c.

HB 4510 would allow Michigan's public employee retirement funds (managed by the state treasurer as investment fiduciary) to invest in cryptocurrency meeting strict criteria. The bill requires any cryptocurrency investment to have a minimum $250 billion average market capitalization over the previous year and must be held as exchange-traded products from registered investment companies. It applies only to retirement systems where the state treasurer acts as the investment fiduciary, not all funds. The bill adds this investment option without altering existing rules for other assets.

passed · Michigan · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 4511: State finance: other; limitations on holding a digital asset; prohibit. Creates new act.

HB 4511 prohibits Michigan state and local governments from banning digital asset holdings, requiring permits for them, imposing extra taxes based solely on digital asset use, or restricting blockchain-related activities like node operations, asset transfers, or staking. It also bans state agencies from advocating for U.S. central bank digital currency and shields individuals validating transactions or operating nodes from civil liability. The bill directly affects Michigan residents, businesses, and blockchain service providers using digital assets like cryptocurrency or stablecoins. Key provisions define "digital assets" broadly and require state actions to align with blockchain protocols without unnecessary restrictions.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 5675: Energy: other; utility filing a rate case earlier than 3 years after the utility’s last rate case: prohibit. Amends sec. 6a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6a).

HB 5675 prohibits Michigan utilities from filing rate increase requests earlier than three years after their previous rate case. This rule applies to gas, electric, and steam utilities and aims to prevent overlapping rate applications that could complicate regulatory review. The bill requires utilities to coordinate with the Public Service Commission staff before filing and mandates that the commission notify utilities within 30 days whether their application is complete. If the commission does not issue a final order within 180 days, utilities may implement proposed rate increases with refunds required if the final order is lower than the proposed amount.

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 5683: Highways: bridges; use of property at the Gordie Howe International Bridge; provide for. Amends sec. 2 of 1941 PA 205 (MCL 252.52).

This bill amends Michigan's highway law to clarify how state-owned property at the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit can be used for commercial activities. It allows the state transportation department to lease facilities at international border crossings for selling goods intended for export and consumption outside the United States, as well as for customs brokering services. The legislation also permits the department to enter into agreements for electronic travel information devices, logo signage, and vending machine operations, with all generated revenue deposited into state funds. These provisions apply specifically to the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, and the International Bridge in Sault Ste. Marie.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 5674: Water supply: quality and standards; clean drinking water requirements in schools and child care centers; modify. Amends secs. 3, 5 & 7 of 2023 PA 154 (MCL 380.1903 et seq.).

This bill amends Michigan's Clean Drinking Water Access Act to establish stricter water quality standards for schools and child care centers. It requires these facilities to create drinking water management plans within 15 months that map out water outlets and schedule regular testing and filter replacements. The law mandates filtered bottle-filling stations for every 100 occupants and requires all water fixtures to meet specific lead reduction standards, with schools taking immediate action if lead levels exceed one part per billion.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 5685: Crimes: penalties; threats or assault against employee of family independence agency; expand. Amends sec. 81c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.81c).

This bill strengthens penalties for threatening, intimidating, or harassing employees of Michigan's Family Independence Agency, which includes staff from the Department of Health and Human Services and contracted private agencies. It expands criminal liability to cover verbal threats, intimidation, and harassment specifically targeting these workers due to their employment status. The legislation establishes misdemeanor charges for threats, intimidation, or harassment punishable by up to one year in jail or a $1,000 fine, while physical assaults causing injury become felonies with potential sentences of up to two years or a $1,000 fine. More severe assaults resulting in serious impairment of body functions carry felony penalties of up to five years in prison and fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. The bill also clarifies definitions for harassment and intimidation while ensuring that convictions under this law do not prevent prosecution under other applicable laws.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 824: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for carbon sequestration violations; provide for. Amends sec. 13f of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13f). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0822'26, SB 0823'26, SB 0825'26, SB 0826'26, SB 0827'26

This bill amends Michigan's Code of Criminal Procedure to establish sentencing guidelines specifically for violations related to carbon sequestration. It directly affects individuals or entities charged with breaking laws concerning carbon capture and storage activities. The legislation modifies an existing section of state law to provide clearer guidance on how courts should handle penalties in these environmental cases. By updating the statutory framework, the bill aims to standardize sentencing practices for carbon sequestration infractions.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Environment

in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 821: Natural resources: hunting; lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for veterans; provide for. Amends secs. 44101, 44103, 44104, 44105 & 44106 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.44101 et seq.) & adds sec. 44102a.

This bill creates new lifetime hunting and fishing licenses specifically for disabled veterans in Michigan, starting on July 1, 2027. The licenses are priced based on the veteran's disability rating, ranging from free for those rated 100% disabled to $100 for those rated 30% or more but less than 50% disabled. These lifetime licenses include standard hunting and fishing privileges such as deer, waterfowl, turkey, and all-species fishing, but holders must still follow all current hunting and fishing regulations. The bill also establishes how applications are processed, what information is required, and how much license sellers can retain as fees.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 5686: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for threats or assaults against department of health and human services designated caregiver; provide for. Amends sec. 16d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16d). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5684'26, HB 5685'26

This bill proposes adding specific sentencing guidelines for threats or assaults against designated caregivers at Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services. It directly affects individuals who commit violence or make threats against these caregivers by establishing clearer legal consequences for such acts. The legislation amends existing criminal procedure laws to include these new protections, ensuring caregivers receive appropriate legal safeguards. The bill is part of a series of related measures aimed at strengthening protections for state workers in vulnerable positions.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

passed · Michigan · House Mar 10, 2026

HR 259: A resolution to recognize the 150th anniversary of the first telephone call and the legacy of innovation it sparked.

This resolution recognizes the 150th anniversary of the first telephone call made by Alexander Graham Bell on March 10, 1876, and honors the legacy of innovation it sparked. It acknowledges key milestones in telecommunications history, including the establishment of the Bell Telephone Company, the first telephone switchboard in Michigan, and major long-distance calls that expanded global connectivity. The measure directs the House of Representatives to honor the generations of innovators, engineers, and workers who advanced communications technology and expanded opportunities worldwide.

in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 828: Traffic control: parking; determination of disability for purpose of obtaining a disability placard by nurse practitioners; allow. Amends secs. 19a, 675, 803d & 803h of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.19a et seq.).

This bill allows nurse practitioners to determine disability status for individuals seeking parking placards in Michigan, expanding the list of medical professionals authorized to certify disabilities. The legislation amends existing vehicle code sections to include nurse practitioners alongside physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and optometrists as qualified providers for disability determinations. It does not change the specific medical criteria for qualifying disabilities or the rules governing parking placards, but rather broadens who can officially verify that a person meets those criteria. The bill affects disabled individuals who need parking accommodations and healthcare providers who may issue these certifications.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 10, 2026

HJR R: Public utilities: public service commission; election of members to the Michigan public service commission; provide for. Amends sec. 12, art. IV & adds sec. 6b to art. IV of the state constitution.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change how members of the Michigan Public Service Commission are elected and set their salaries. It would require three commissioners to be elected for four-year terms and two for two-year terms starting in the 2028 election, with all future terms being four years long. The amendment also establishes that no one can serve more than 12 years total on the commission and creates a State Officers Compensation Commission to determine salaries for the commission members, subject to legislative approval. These changes would affect the structure and compensation of the Public Service Commission, which regulates utilities and other public services in Michigan.

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