Michigan Bills

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 786: Tobacco: other; vapor product with heating element; prohibit the sale of unless the heating element is made of or encased in certain materials. Creates new act.

SB 786 prohibits the sale or transfer of vapor products with heating elements not made of or encased in glass or ceramic. It directly affects retailers and manufacturers selling vapor products in Michigan. The law requires heating elements to be glass or ceramic, with penalties including fines up to $1,000 for repeat violations. Sellers may avoid penalties if they made a reasonable effort to verify compliance.

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 790: Corporate income tax: revenue distribution; earmark to support grant, fellowship, and internship programs offered by the Michigan Space Grant Consortium; provide for. Amends sec. 695 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.695).

SB 790 redirects a portion of corporate income tax revenue to fund Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) programs. Beginning in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, the bill requires $250,000 (or the amount needed to fully fund NASA-related student grants, fellowships, and internships) annually to be allocated to support MSGC. This directly benefits Michigan residents pursuing undergraduate or graduate opportunities in space-related fields through NASA programs. The funds are transferred to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for MSGC to administer, ensuring state support for student participation in federal space initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Technology

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 787: Marihuana: other; marihuana accessory with a heating element; prohibit the sale of unless the heating element is made of or encased in certain materials. Amends sec. 11 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27961).

SB 787 amends Michigan's marijuana law to prohibit the sale of marijuana accessories with heating elements unless those elements are made of or encased in glass or ceramic. This directly affects retailers selling vaping devices or similar products designed to heat marijuana. The key provision requires all such accessories sold in Michigan to use only glass or ceramic for heating components, banning those with metal or other materials. The law applies to all marijuana retailers and manufacturers selling these accessories within the state. It does not change other existing requirements for marijuana products or sales.

passed · Michigan · House Feb 18, 2026

HR 245: A resolution to declare February 2026 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and February 10, 2026, as National Teen Dating Violence and Prevention Day in the state of Michigan.

This resolution (HR 245) symbolically declares February 2026 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and February 10, 2026, as National Teen Dating Violence and Prevention Day in Michigan. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but aims to raise public awareness about teen dating violence. The resolution cites CDC data showing high rates of physical, sexual, and psychological violence among teens, including 44.3% experiencing at least one form of violence. It directs Michigan residents and communities to recognize these dates to support prevention efforts, though it has no binding policy requirements.

passed · Michigan · House Feb 18, 2026

HR 246: A resolution to declare February 16-20, 2026, as Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.

This resolution declares February 16-20, 2026, as Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) Awareness Week in Michigan. It aims to increase public and medical awareness of SCAD - a rare, life-threatening heart condition that disproportionately affects women, especially during pregnancy and postpartum, and is often misdiagnosed. The resolution encourages healthcare providers, researchers, and community leaders to promote education about SCAD and its warning signs. (Note: This is a symbolic awareness resolution, not a law with new requirements.)

passed · Michigan · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 5313: Health: licensing; setting aside certain disciplinary records; provide for, and modify certain continuing education requirements and sanctions. Amends secs. 16211, 16216, 16221, 16226, 16231, 16238, 17033 & 17533 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16211 et seq.) & adds secs. 16211a & 16231b.

HB 5313 modifies Michigan's licensing rules for health professionals by removing certain disciplinary records from public view and adjusting continuing education requirements. It directly affects licensed healthcare workers (like nurses, doctors, and therapists) by changing how past disciplinary actions are handled and what training they must complete. Key provisions include adding new sections (16211a and 16231b) to limit public access to some disciplinary records, updating continuing education standards, and modifying sanctions for violations. The bill focuses on administrative changes to licensing processes without altering core professional standards or creating new funding.

passed · Michigan · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 41: Highways: memorial; portion of M-22; designate as the "Company K Indian Veterans 1st Michigan Sharpshooters Civil War Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 108.

This bill designates a specific segment of M-22 in Leelanau County as the "Company K Indian Veterans 1st Michigan Sharpshooters Civil War Memorial Highway." The designated portion begins at the intersection of M-22 and North Stallman Road and runs north to the intersection of M-22 and North Putnam Road. It amends Michigan's Memorial Highway Act to formally name this highway section in honor of the Civil War unit, with no changes to road infrastructure or policy.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · Michigan · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 4141: Education: students; a wireless communications device policy: require the board of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy to implement. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1303a & repeals sec. 1303 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1303). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0495'25

HB 4141 would have required Michigan school districts and public school academies to create a formal policy governing student use of wireless communication devices (like cell phones) in schools. The bill aimed to mandate that school boards establish clear rules for when and how such devices could be used during the school day. This proposed policy would directly affect students, teachers, and school administrators across participating schools. The bill was defeated in a 2025 vote (53-45) and did not become law.

passed both · Michigan · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 4576: Appropriations: department of education; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4576 is the fiscal year 2025-2026 appropriations bill for the Michigan Department of Education. It authorizes specific funding levels for the department's operations and programs during the upcoming state fiscal year. The bill passed the House on June 11, 2025, with 56 ayes, 53 noes, and 1 excused. As a procedural appropriations act, it establishes the legal funding framework but does not detail specific programs or spending items beyond the authorized amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Michigan · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 4845: Transportation: funds; requirements for competitive bidding for certain road construction project contracts; modify. Amends sec. 11c of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.661c).

HB 4845 proposes to adjust competitive bidding requirements for road construction projects in Michigan. It raises the threshold for mandatory competitive bidding from $100,000 to $350,000 for individual local road projects (or $1,350,000 annually per agency, excluding cities over 500,000 population) and adds an annual inflation adjustment using the Consumer Price Index. The bill exempts traffic signal system upgrades and local road resurfacing from bidding rules. It directly affects state and local road agencies (counties, cities, villages) managing projects above these thresholds, requiring them to justify non-competitive contracts to oversight bodies. The changes aim to modernize cost thresholds while maintaining public bidding for significant infrastructure work.

in committee · Michigan · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 4527: Disabilities: other; penalties for certain violations to provision in use of travel aids by blind persons act; increase. Amends secs. 1a, 2 & 3 of 1937 PA 10 (MCL 752.51a et seq.).

HB 4527 increases penalties for violations of laws protecting blind persons using travel aids, such as canes or guide dogs. It directly affects individuals who obstruct or interfere with these aids, making the legal consequences stricter. The bill amends existing Michigan law (MCL 752.51a et seq.) to raise fines and penalties for offenses like blocking a blind person's path or damaging their travel device. This change aims to better safeguard mobility for blind residents by strengthening enforcement of existing protections. The bill is currently pending third reading in the legislature.

in committee · Michigan · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 4528: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for driver causing death of blind person or dog guide in crosswalk; enact. Amends sec. 17b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.17b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4527'25

HB 4528 amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines to impose stiffer penalties for drivers who cause the death of a blind person or a guide dog while they are in a crosswalk. The bill directly affects drivers convicted of vehicular homicide in these specific scenarios. Its key provision increases sentencing severity under Michigan law (MCL 777.17b) for such incidents, requiring judges to consider the heightened risk faced by blind individuals and service animals. This policy change focuses on criminal sentencing outcomes without altering traffic laws or enforcement procedures.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✓ Transportation

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