HB 4949 modifies Michigan law to protect sport shooting ranges from liability related to noise. It exempts ranges that follow "generally accepted operation practices" from civil lawsuits or nuisance claims about noise pollution, even if the range later adds safety upgrades, expands, or updates. The bill also prevents local noise ordinances from applying to these ranges, ensuring they can operate under their original compliance standards. This directly affects range owners and operators by shielding them from noise-related legal challenges and allowing existing ranges to continue operating under pre-existing rules, even if new local ordinances conflict.
HB 5032 amends Michigan's Revised School Code to prohibit using state school aid funds for special elections. It directly affects school districts and local governments that receive state school aid, preventing them from allocating those funds toward special election costs. The bill specifically amends Section 1361 of the School Code (MCL 380.1361) to add this restriction. This change clarifies that school aid funds must be used solely for educational purposes, not for election-related expenses.
HB 4711 amends Michigan's Self-Service Storage Facility Act to clarify lien rights and tenant protections. It requires storage facility owners to provide tenants with a specific written notice explaining lien procedures, including notification requirements before selling abandoned property. The bill sets a $20 or 20% monthly late fee cap (whichever is greater) as reasonable, prohibits higher fees without justification, and clarifies that tenants who don't sign agreements still accept terms if they use the facility for 30+ days. This directly affects both storage facility owners (who gain clearer lien enforcement) and tenants (who receive standardized notices about payment obligations and property rights).
HB 5125 would add enhanced penalties for theft of commercial cargo in Michigan. If passed, individuals convicted of stealing cargo (defined as goods in transit via trucks, warehouses, or shipping facilities, excluding direct-to-consumer packages like retail deliveries) could face up to 10 additional years in prison. Prosecutors must specify this enhanced penalty in court documents, and the extra sentence would run consecutively with any other sentences for the same crime. The bill specifically targets theft of large-scale commercial shipments moving through transportation systems.
HB 5126 creates new sentencing guidelines specifically for theft of cargo offenses in Michigan. It amends Michigan's Code of Criminal Procedure (MCL 777.16r) to establish distinct sentencing parameters for cases involving the theft of cargo, which currently lack specific guidelines. The bill directly affects courts, prosecutors, and defendants in cargo theft cases by providing clearer sentencing standards for these offenses. This is a procedural change to sentencing guidelines, not a new criminal charge or penalty. The bill was introduced on October 23, 2025, and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
This bill creates a new felony offense for delivering Schedule 1 or 2 controlled substances (excluding marijuana) that causes serious injury. It defines "serious injury" as permanent disfigurement, loss of body function (like a limb or eye), coma lasting over 3 days, or measurable brain impairment. Violators face life imprisonment or any prison term. The law applies to people who illegally provide these drugs when the substance causes harm to the user or others.
HB 5158 updates Michigan's sentencing guidelines for individuals convicted of delivering controlled substances that cause serious injury. It specifically amends sections of the criminal procedure code (MCL 750.72 et seq.) to modify sentencing ranges for these offenses. The bill directly affects people sentenced under these provisions, adjusting how courts determine penalties for drug-related injuries. The key change refines the sentencing framework without introducing new criminal penalties or altering the definition of the offense itself.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally honors Bruce Patterson, a former Michigan state legislator who served in both the House of Representatives and Senate. It recognizes his public service career, which included leadership roles in committees on energy policy, environmental protection, and consumer rights, as well as his advocacy for nursing home care and water pollution control. The resolution expresses the Legislature's tribute to his memory and directs that copies be sent to his family.
This bill updates Michigan's environmental regulations by establishing clearer guidelines for where landfills can be located and how they must be permitted. It directly affects waste management companies, local health departments, and county officials by requiring specific application fees and engineering plans before new disposal areas can be built. Key provisions include setting different fee amounts for various types of landfills and expansions, allowing permit applications to be resubmitted without additional fees if they are initially incomplete, and prohibiting new landfills from being built within one mile of an existing home. The bill also requires county approval for new type II landfills or municipal solid waste incinerators, ensuring that communities demonstrate other waste disposal options have been exhausted before approving new facilities.
This bill designates March 12, 2026, as Endometriosis Awareness Day in Michigan to raise public understanding of the condition. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight the health challenges faced by individuals with endometriosis. The resolution encourages education and support for those affected by the disease without implementing new policies or regulations.
This bill modifies Michigan's certificate of need requirements for outpatient imaging centers by allowing certain imaging services to proceed with a simple letter of intent instead of a full certificate application. It directly affects healthcare providers seeking to add or expand positron emission tomography, magnetic resonance, or computerized tomography scanners in facilities that are not owned by hospitals and do not charge facility fees. Under the new rules, the state health department must acknowledge approval within 30 days of receiving a letter of intent, after which providers can begin the service without further certification. The legislation aims to streamline the process for independent imaging centers while maintaining oversight through the department's verification step.
This bill expands the types of identification documents that businesses can accept to verify a customer's age when selling alcohol in Michigan. It allows retailers to use various forms of government-issued identification, including driver's licenses, military IDs, and other valid documents, as a defense against charges for selling to minors. The legislation clarifies that if a seller checks a customer's ID in good faith before serving alcohol, they are protected from penalties even if the ID turns out to be fraudulent. The bill also maintains existing rules requiring diligent age checks and outlines specific enforcement procedures for underage drinking violations.
