Michigan Bills

passed both · Michigan · House Dec 16, 2025

HB 4314: Environmental protection: water pollution; removal of surface debris without a permit; allow. Amends sec. 32512 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.32512).

HB 4314 amends Michigan's environmental law to allow property owners and communities to remove free-floating debris and uprooted vegetation from shorelines without a permit. Specifically, it permits mechanical or manual removal between the ordinary high-water mark and the water's edge, as long as the activity doesn't impact the lakebed. This change directly affects residents, shoreline property managers, and local groups maintaining areas along Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair shorelines. The exemption does not apply to the St. Clair River delta area in Clay Township, St. Clair County, as defined in 1899 PA 175.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed both · Michigan · House Dec 16, 2025

HB 4881: Occupations: individual licensing and registration; reference to wholesale potato dealers licensing; update. Amends sec. 4105 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.4105). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4882'25

HB 4881 updates Michigan's Food Law by modifying Section 4105 to correctly reference "wholesale potato dealers licensing" within the list of exempt food businesses. This change specifically affects potato dealers who previously operated under an outdated reference in the law. The bill updates the legal citation to align with current licensing requirements for potato dealers, ensuring they are properly included in the existing exemption list for food establishment licensing. This is a technical correction to the law's wording, not a substantive policy change to exemptions.

passed both · Michigan · House Dec 16, 2025

HB 4917: Food: other; licensing of butter graders; eliminate. Amends sec. 157 of 2001 PA 267 (MCL 288.717).

HB 4917 removes a requirement that only state-approved graders may grade butter under Michigan's Manufacturing Milk Law. This change directly affects butter graders who previously needed state licensing to perform grading services. The bill deletes Section 157(1) of the law, which mandated department approval for graders, while keeping existing grading standards (based on federal regulations) intact. Dairy businesses and graders will no longer need to comply with the state licensing rule for butter grading.

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 16, 2025

HB 5256: Individual income tax: deductions; deduction for certain physical facility services; provide for. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30).

HB 5256 amends Michigan's income tax code to adjust deductions for retirement and pension benefits. It expands the deduction for benefits received from public retirement systems (including federal, Michigan, or other states' systems with reciprocal treatment) and updates the annual cap for non-federal retirement benefits to $42,240 for single filers and $84,480 for joint filers. The bill also requires annual adjustments to these caps based on the Consumer Price Index. This directly affects Michigan taxpayers claiming these specific retirement deductions when calculating taxable income.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · Michigan · House Dec 16, 2025

HB 4915: Health occupations: health professionals; implicit bias training; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16149.

HB 4915 prohibits Michigan health licensing boards from requiring implicit bias training as a condition for obtaining or renewing a health professional license (such as for nurses, doctors, or therapists). It directly affects licensed health professionals who would otherwise need to complete such training to maintain their credentials. The bill achieves this by adding a new section to the Public Health Code that blocks the department or boards from enforcing rules mandating this training, while also rescinding an existing administrative code section (MCL 338.7004) related to the requirement. This is a concrete policy change removing a potential licensure condition, not a new mandate.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

passed both · Michigan · House Dec 16, 2025

HB 4882: Occupations: individual licensing and registration; licensing of potato dealers; eliminate. Repeals 1964 PA 158 (MCL 290.451 - 290.466).

HB 4882 repeals a 1964 law (1964 PA 158) that required potato dealers in Michigan to obtain a license. This bill eliminates the licensing requirement and associated provisions for potato dealers by removing the repealed statute (MCL 290.451-290.466). The repeal affects no current entities, as the law being removed was outdated and no longer enforced. No new rules or requirements are created by this bill.

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 11, 2025

HB 5349: Health: immunizations; exemptions to immunization requirements; modify to require the use of forms created by the department. Amends sec. 9215 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9215).

HB 5349 requires Michigan's Department of Health to create standardized forms for two types of school immunization exemptions. Medical exemptions (for health reasons) must include details like the vaccine type, reason for exemption, and expiration date. Non-medical exemptions (for religious or other objections) must include education about vaccine benefits and risks, require in-person form pickup from a health department, and include witnessed signatures. This bill directly affects parents seeking exemptions, schools requiring immunization records, and local health departments distributing the forms.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Phil Skaggs (D) · 21 co-sponsors

passed · Michigan · House Dec 11, 2025

HR 225: A resolution to declare December 13, 2025, as National Wreaths Across America Day in the state of Michigan.

This resolution symbolically recognizes December 13, 2025, as "National Wreaths Across America Day" in Michigan. It does not create new laws or policies but formally honors Michigan's participation in the non-profit Wreaths Across America's annual event, where volunteers place wreaths on veterans' graves. The resolution acknowledges that Michigan will host 96 locations across the state, with approximately 60,000 wreaths laid to honor fallen veterans, active-duty military, and their families. It serves as a ceremonial declaration of the state's support for this existing national observance.

Erin Byrnes (D) · 46 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 11, 2025

HB 5344: Education: health related; reporting of vaccination rates of pupils; require. Amends sec. 1177 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1177).

HB 5344 amends Michigan's school code to update how public schools report student vaccination rates. It requires schools to submit annual immunization status reports to health officials by November 1 and February 1, including vision screening data for kindergarten students. Starting in 2028, schools must provide de-identified, aggregated data showing vaccination rates (fully/partially immunized and waiver percentages) and share each student's vaccination status with parents via mail, email, website links, and physical notices in school offices. The bill focuses on transparency and data collection for public health monitoring, without changing vaccination requirements.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Phil Skaggs (D) · 20 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 11, 2025

HB 5348: Education: other; exemptions to immunization requirements; modify to require the use of forms created by the department of health and human services. Amends sec. 1177 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1177). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5349'25

HB 5348 requires Michigan schools to use standardized forms created by the Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for documenting student immunization records and exemptions. It affects public and nonpublic schools enrolling new students or those entering grade 7, as well as parents submitting exemption forms. The bill modifies existing requirements by mandating that all immunization documentation, including medical contraindication forms and religious exemption statements, must use MDHHS-approved templates instead of current forms. This change standardizes reporting to ensure consistency in tracking student immunization status across all schools. The policy does not alter vaccination requirements but updates the administrative process for submitting compliance documentation.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Phil Skaggs (D) · 21 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 11, 2025

HB 5350: Health: local health departments; report regarding immunization levels and exemptions; require local health officer to submit to local governing entity. Amends sec. 9209 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9209).

HB 5350 requires local health departments to annually report school immunization rates and exemption data to local governing bodies (like city councils). Starting June 1, 2028, health officers must submit detailed, de-identified reports showing overall vaccination levels, medical and non-medical exemption percentages, and list schools with over 5% exemptions along with plans to reduce them. This directly affects schools, health departments, and local governments by increasing transparency around vaccination coverage. The bill amends existing law to strengthen accountability for immunization compliance without changing exemption rules themselves.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Morgan Foreman (D) · 21 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 11, 2025

HR 226: A resolution to urge the United States Department of Education to reject the recommended definition of “professional degree” and instead adopt a more accurate and consistent definition.

This resolution urges the U.S. Department of Education to reject a proposed definition of "professional degree" that would exclude many health care education programs from federal student loan eligibility. It specifically targets programs like physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, social work, and physician assistant studies - classified under CIP Code 51 - which would lose access to loans under the current proposal. The bill requests the Department instead adopt a definition based on required practice credentials, not program length or historical classification, to maintain consistent eligibility. This change aims to prevent worsening health care workforce shortages, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Julie Rogers (D) · 31 co-sponsors

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