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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SB 374: Civil procedure: evictions; court records of summary proceedings; provide for the sealing and expungement of. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 5755.

SB 374 changes Michigan's eviction court record rules to help tenants by making it easier to seal or remove their records. It requires courts to seal eviction records until a judgment for possession is entered and allows sealing after judgment if the tenant vacated before the case, received emergency rental assistance, or owed less than $900 in rent. The bill automatically removes (expunges) records three years after a judgment becomes final and restricts access to sealed records - only allowing limited release for scholarly, educational, or legal purposes with court approval. This directly affects tenants in eviction cases and landlords who might otherwise use sealed records to deny housing.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SB 375: Housing: landlord and tenants; limitations on fees charged to tenants; provide for. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.632 & 554.633).

SB 375 amends Michigan's Truth in Renting Act to clarify that "rent" includes essential services like heat, water, electricity, and pest control provided by landlords. It prohibits landlords from charging unreasonable fees, such as late fees exceeding $30 or 3% of rent, fees for non-renewal notices beyond one month, or fees for third-party services. The bill also requires rental agreements to include specific terms like tenant/landlord names, property description, rent amount, and payment schedule. These changes directly affect Michigan tenants and landlords by increasing transparency and preventing unfair financial burdens.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 806: Health facilities: other; hyperbaric oxygen inspection fund; create. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21224 to pt. 212. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0803'26, SB 0804'26, SB 0805'26

SB 806 creates a dedicated "hyperbaric oxygen therapy inspection fund" in the state treasury, funded by licensing fees paid by freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities. The fund is managed by the state treasurer and administered by the state health department, with all money used solely for inspecting these facilities. This bill directly affects hyperbaric oxygen therapy providers and the state's inspection process for their facilities. The fund ensures consistent, dedicated funding for inspections, replacing general appropriations for this specific purpose.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 803: Health facilities: other; licensure of freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities; provide for. Amends secs. 20104, 20106, 20155, 20161, 20162 & 20164 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20104 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0804'26, SB 0805'26, SB 0806'26

SB 803 creates a new licensure requirement for freestanding facilities that provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), a medical treatment using pressurized oxygen. It directly affects businesses operating standalone HBOT centers and patients receiving this therapy by establishing specific safety and operational standards. The bill amends Michigan's Public Health Code to add licensing rules for these facilities, ensuring they meet state health and safety criteria. This change applies to facilities not located within hospitals, requiring them to obtain state licensure before operation.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 804: Health facilities: other; licensure of freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 212. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0803'26, SB 0805'26, SB 0806'26

SB 804 adds new licensing requirements for freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities in Michigan, directly affecting these specialized treatment centers. The bill requires facilities to appoint a medical director and safety coordinator, comply with national fire safety standards (NFPA 99), and ensure staff meet specific licensing qualifications. It defines key terms like "accreditation organization" and "qualified health professional" to establish clear operational standards. The legislation is contingent on three related bills (SB 803, 805, 806) also being enacted.

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 812: Watercraft: other; wake boats; define and regulate. Amends secs. 80104 & 80146 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80104 & 324.80146).

SB 812 defines "wake boat" as a vessel equipped with wake-enhancing equipment (like ballast tanks or specialized systems) and "wake sport mode" as operation with that equipment engaged. It amends Michigan's Natural Resources Act to establish these definitions, directly affecting wake boat operators and local governments that may regulate their use. The bill does not change existing speed limits but enables local governments to request reduced speed limits (down to 40 mph) on specific waterways through a resolution, as outlined in Section 80146. This provides clarity for enforcement and future regulatory actions regarding wake boats.

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 810: Marihuana: taxation; comprehensive road funding tax act; repeal. Repeals 2025 PA 23 (MCL 205.901 - 205.913).

SB 810 is a procedural bill that repeals 2025 PA 23, the "Comprehensive road funding tax act" (MCL 205.901-205.913). It directly affects the tax provisions previously established under that law, which would have imposed specific taxes to fund road maintenance. The bill does not create new taxes or policies but formally removes the existing tax framework. This repeal would eliminate the legal basis for those taxes if enacted. (2 sentences, as it is a procedural repeal bill.)

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Transportation

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 802: Controlled substances: penalties; conduct associated with qualified psychoactive substances; exempt from criminal penalties in certain circumstances. Amends secs. 7401, 7403 & 7404 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7401 et seq.).

SB 802 amends Michigan's controlled substances law to exempt non-commercial possession or distribution of specific psychoactive substances - including psilocybin (found in "magic mushrooms"), MDMA, and LSD - from criminal penalties, provided no money or valuable item is exchanged for the substance itself. Individuals may still charge reasonable fees for related services like counseling or spiritual guidance when these substances are used under supervision. This change primarily affects people in religious, therapeutic, or community settings using these substances without commercial transactions. The bill does not legalize these substances for general use but modifies penalties for specific non-commercial activities.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 800: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guideline for facility that receives or maintains an adult who requires residential psychiatric care when the facility's license has been revoked or suspended or it has refused to renew its license; enact. Amends sec. 13j, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13j). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0799'26

SB 800 amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines to add specific provisions for cases involving adults requiring residential psychiatric care who are placed in facilities with revoked, suspended, or unrenewed licenses. It directly affects courts and correctional facilities by establishing a new sentencing guideline (under MCL 777.13j) for such placements. The bill creates a standardized sentencing consideration when a facility loses its license but continues to house patients needing psychiatric care. This change ensures courts account for facility licensing status when determining sentences for these cases. (Note: The bill text provided does not include specific policy details beyond the title and amendment reference.)

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 813: Courts: district court; Oakland County district court seats; modify. Amends sec. 8123 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8123).

This bill modifies the number of judges for specific Oakland County judicial districts in Michigan's court system. It reduces District 48 (covering Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, and surrounding areas) from 3 to 2 judges, effective when a vacancy occurs or an incumbent doesn't seek re-election. Similarly, it reduces District 50 (Pontiac) from 4 to 3 judges under the same conditions. The changes apply only to these districts and do not alter other boundaries or court operations. The bill focuses on adjusting judicial staffing levels based on vacancy timing, not new policies.

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 811: Occupations: notaries public; remote notary services; allow. Amends secs. 26c & 26d of 2003 PA 238 (MCL 55.286c & 55.286d).

SB 811 allows Michigan notaries to perform remote notarizations using real-time video technology, effective April 30, 2020, through June 30, 2021. It requires secure audiovisual interaction, recording of the entire notarization, and two-step identity verification (before and during the session) to confirm the signer is in Michigan or has a connection to the state. This applies to individuals needing notarized documents (like real estate or legal forms) and requires government agencies to accept remote notarizations for state-related transactions. The law also permits signing documents in "counterparts" (multiple copies) during this period and presumes compliance with its requirements unless proven otherwise.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 809: Agriculture: animals; certain definitions in the privately owned cervidae producers marketing act; modify. Amends secs. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14 & 17 of 2000 PA 190 (MCL 287.952 et seq.).

This bill updates specific definitions in Michigan's law governing privately raised deer and elk (cervidae) producers. It directly affects ranchers who breed and sell these animals by clarifying terms like "cervidae," "producer," and "marketing" in the existing legal framework. The amendments streamline terminology across multiple sections of the law without creating new requirements or altering operational rules for producers.