Michigan Bills

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 4848: Education: other; the department to develop and provide an informational notice regarding certain crimes; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1509.

HB 4848 requires Michigan schools to inform staff, students in grades 6-12, and parents about a state law prohibiting sextortion - a crime where someone threatens to share a minor's nude photos to demand more sexual content or money. The Department of Education must provide schools with a notice explaining this law (MCL 750.213b), including a link to the penal code and contact details for the state police school safety office. Schools must then distribute this notice to affected groups and implement annual training on sextortion using materials from federal agencies like the FBI. This bill focuses on education and awareness, not new criminal penalties, directly impacting all public and charter schools in Michigan.

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 4538: Housing: landlord and tenants; use of certain software to share pricing information and set rent rates; prohibit. Amends title & sec. 1 of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601) & adds sec. 1e.

HB 4538 prohibits landlords from using software that employs algorithms to set rent prices based on hidden competitor data (like actual rent amounts or occupancy rates from other landlords). This specifically bans tools that help landlords coordinate rent increases or restrict competition in the rental market. The law applies to all landlords in Michigan and treats violations as breaches of the state's antitrust laws. It directly affects rental housing providers who might use such technology to adjust pricing strategies.

Topics ✓ Housing ✗ Technology

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 4537: Human services: medical services; use of artificial intelligence tools to make decisions regarding claims; prohibit. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 107b.

This bill prohibits Michigan's medical assistance program (Medicaid) from using artificial intelligence tools to deny, modify, or delay claims. It directly affects the state Department of Health and Human Services and private health plans contracted to administer benefits. The law explicitly bans AI-driven reviews as the sole basis for claim decisions, requiring human review instead. This change aims to prevent automated systems from making final determinations on healthcare coverage eligibility or payments.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✗ Technology

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 4429: Communications: internet; digital age assurance act; create. Creates new act.

HB 4429, the "Digital Age Assurance Act," requires device makers, operating systems, and app stores to verify user age and restrict access to mature content (sexually explicit material defined under federal law) for minors. It mandates that companies block mature content for users under 18, obtain parental consent for users under 16 before app downloads, and provide parental control tools for managing minors' online activity. Online services must also block mature content when they know a user is under 18 and display disclaimers for non-mature content. The Attorney General enforces the law, allowing 45 days to fix violations before imposing civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 4536: Insurance: health insurers; use of artificial intelligence tools to make decisions regarding claims; prohibit. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ss.

HB 4536 prohibits health insurers in Michigan from denying, modifying, or delaying insurance claims based solely on artificial intelligence reviews. It directly affects health insurers operating in the state and the policyholders whose claims are processed by these insurers. The bill amends Michigan's Insurance Code (MCL 500.100-500.8302) by adding Section 3406ss, which requires insurers to use human review for claim decisions instead of relying exclusively on AI tools. This creates a clear policy change: insurers must not use AI as the sole basis for adverse claim actions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✗ Technology

passed · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 4668: Trade: business regulation; requirements and safety standards for developers of certain artificial intelligence models; provide for. Creates new act.

HB 4668, the "Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Transparency Act," requires large AI developers (defined as companies spending at least $5 million on a single model or $100 million total in the past year) to implement detailed safety protocols for foundation models. These protocols must address critical risks like mass casualties, $1 billion+ property damage, or AI-enabled weapons, including testing procedures, incident response plans, and physical/digital security measures. Developers must publicly publish safety protocols by 2026 and release quarterly transparency reports detailing risk assessments, critical risk thresholds, and any incidents. The law directly affects major AI companies building advanced systems, mandating concrete safety steps rather than vague guidelines.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 5104: Medical marihuana: licenses; sanctions against former licensees; allow under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 102 & 402 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102 & 333.27402).

HB 5104 amends Michigan's Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (2016 PA 281) by revising Sections 102 and 402. The bill text provided only includes definitions of terms like "licensee," "affiliate," and "applicant" (e.g., clarifying ownership requirements for applicants), but does not specify the substantive policy changes or new provisions. Without the actual text of the amended sections detailing the "sanctions against former licensees" or the "certain circumstances" referenced in the title, a factual summary of the bill's policy impact cannot be provided from this context. The bill was introduced on October 22, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

passed · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 5106: Marihuana: licenses; summary suspension of licenses; allow under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 7 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27957).

HB 5106 amends Michigan's cannabis law to clarify when the cannabis regulatory agency can immediately suspend a business license without a hearing. It specifically allows summary suspensions if a licensee: cannot trace marihuana's source, obtained marihuana illegally, obstructs an investigation, or fails to provide required records. This directly affects licensed cannabis businesses operating in Michigan. The change ensures the agency can quickly address urgent risks to public health or safety, such as untraceable products or safety violations, by taking emergency action. The bill does not alter licensing requirements or create new business allowances.

passed · Michigan · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SB 502: Crimes: terrorism; crime of making terrorist threat or false report of terrorism; modify. Amends sec. 543m of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.543m).

SB 502 amends Michigan's law against making terrorist threats or false reports of terrorism. It clarifies that a person commits this offense by threatening terrorism (with knowledge or reckless disregard) or knowingly reporting a false terrorism incident. The bill maintains existing penalties: up to 20 years in prison or a $20,000 fine for violating this law. The change primarily renumbers subsections in the statute without altering the core prohibitions or penalties.

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 4513: Individual income tax: deductions; deduction for income attributable to bitcoin mining under the bitcoin program; provide for. Amends secs. 30, 623 & 815 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4512'25

HB 4513 creates a new tax deduction for income earned from bitcoin mining under Michigan's existing "bitcoin program." It directly affects bitcoin miners operating within Michigan's designated program by allowing them to deduct this income when calculating their state individual income tax. The bill amends specific sections of Michigan's tax code (sections 30, 623, and 815) to add this deduction, making it a concrete policy change for eligible miners. This deduction is separate from other standard tax adjustments detailed in the bill.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 4512: Businesses: other; orphaned well partnership program and fund; create for bitcoin mining. Amends secs. 61601, 61603 & 61604 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.61601 et seq.) & adds secs. 61609, 61611, 61613, 61615, 61617, 61619 & 61621.

HB 4512 establishes a program allowing bitcoin mining companies to partner with Michigan to plug abandoned oil and gas wells. Companies bid to temporarily use residual oil or gas from these wells to power bitcoin mining operations, with the state covering costs through its existing orphan well fund. Bidders must submit detailed plans including startup costs, mining projections, and repayment schedules. This directly affects the state's well remediation fund and bitcoin mining businesses seeking to utilize abandoned well resources.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 4388: Trade: business practices; regulation of social media use by minors; provide for. Creates new act.

HB 4388, the "Social Media Regulation Act," requires social media companies with at least 5 million global users to verify the age of Michigan residents applying for accounts and obtain explicit parental consent if the applicant is under 18. It directly affects minors in Michigan and major social media platforms, prohibiting account creation without age verification or parental consent for minors. The law excludes non-social media services like email, direct messaging, news sites, e-commerce, and school-specific platforms (e.g., learning management systems) from its requirements. The bill takes effect 180 days after enactment, mandating social media companies to deny applications that fail these verification steps.

Topics ✓ Technology

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