Michigan Bills

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 16, 2026

HB 5123: Communications: video services; definition of video service; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 2006 PA 480 (MCL 484.3301).

HB 5123 amends Michigan's Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act by clarifying the definition of "video service" to explicitly include cable, IPTV (internet protocol television), and OVS (open video systems), while excluding mobile streaming services, direct satellite TV, and internet-based video access. This definition directly affects video service providers (like cable companies and IPTV providers) who must operate under franchise agreements with local governments. The bill ensures these providers pay required fees for using public rights-of-way, without changing existing franchise obligations for current providers. It is a technical clarification of existing law, not a new policy change.

passed · Michigan · House Jun 16, 2026

HB 5214: Individual income tax: credit; credit for eligible family caregivers; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 277.

HB 5214 creates a new tax credit for Michigan family caregivers, allowing eligible taxpayers to claim up to $2,000 (30% of qualified expenses, whichever is less) against their state income tax for care provided to qualifying family members. It directly affects Michigan residents who provide unpaid care for family members living at home (not in facilities) with specific health needs, such as inability to perform two or more daily activities or requiring supervision due to cognitive impairment. Qualified expenses include respite care, assistive devices, home modifications, and transportation, but exclude general household maintenance. To claim the credit, caregivers must document expenses, provide family member details, and meet income limits ($50,000 single / $100,000 joint). The credit applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Kathy Schmaltz (R) · 22 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 6068: Gaming: other; definition of slot machine; revise. Amends secs. 303 & 308a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.303 & 750.308a) & adds secs. 310f, 310g & 310h.

HB 6068 updates Michigan's penal code to refine the legal definition of slot machines and clarify rules for amusement devices like crane games. The bill establishes specific criteria for what constitutes a slot machine, including devices that dispense value based on chance, while explicitly excluding older machines not used for gambling and crane games that award items worth $3.75 or less. It also creates new penalties for knowingly altering crane games to violate these definitions and mandates that non-compliant crane games be confiscated by law enforcement. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that these gaming restrictions do not apply to state-licensed lotteries, bingo operations, or activities regulated by the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act.

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 6069: State management: funds; businesses that relocate a call center; deny certain state economic development incentives to. Amends 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2001 - 125.2094) by adding sec. 15. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6070'26

This bill amends the Michigan Strategic Fund Act to allow the state to require businesses receiving economic assistance to return funds if they move a call center to another country. Starting in April 2027, the fund's agreements will include a clause that triggers a financial penalty if a recipient is listed on a registry of companies that have offshored call centers. The measure directly affects companies accepting state loans, grants, or other project funding, ensuring they do not relocate customer service operations abroad while receiving public support. The bill will only become effective if a related companion bill is also passed into law.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 6067: Property tax: classification; classification of property as agricultural real property when agritourism activities are offered on the property; provide for in some circumstances. Amends sec. 34c of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.34c).

This bill modifies Michigan's property tax laws to ensure that farms offering agritourism activities or direct marketing retain their lower agricultural tax classification. It defines agritourism as public events like tours, festivals, and weddings held on the farm, while direct marketing includes selling products directly to consumers at roadside stands or farm stores. The legislation clarifies that engaging in these activities will not cause a property to lose its special tax status, shifting the burden of proof to the state department if a challenge is raised. Additionally, the bill specifies that certain buildings used for these activities, such as on-farm stores or event spaces, count as agricultural outbuildings for tax purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 6070: Labor: other; registry of employers who relocate a call center to a foreign country; require the department of labor and economic opportunity to create. Creates new act.

This bill requires large Michigan call centers that receive state money to notify the Department of Labor at least 30 days before moving operations or a significant portion of their work to a foreign country. If an employer fails to provide this notice, they must repay any grants, loans, or tax incentives they received from the state. Additionally, the bill mandates that the department create a public registry listing these employers, the number of jobs moved, and the new locations, which will remain active for at least five years.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 6075: School aid: foundation allowance; foundation allowance amounts; base on the state and local government inflation index and tie to inflation. Amends sec. 367b of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1367b).

This bill updates the rules for calculating Michigan's school foundation allowance, which determines the base funding provided to public schools. It requires the state's revenue estimating conference to use the Detroit Consumer Price Index to adjust the allowance amount, ensuring it keeps pace with local inflation rather than a statewide index. The legislation also mandates that this adjusted allowance be projected for the current fiscal year and the next two years to help plan school budgets. By tying school funding growth to inflation in the Detroit area, the bill aims to maintain the purchasing power of state aid for education.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 1038: Environmental protection: pollution prevention; bulk storage regulations; provide for. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding secs. 5525a & 5525b.

Senate Bill 1038 updates Michigan's environmental laws to impose stricter regulations on facilities that store, handle, or process bulk solid materials like coal and coke. The bill requires these facilities to obtain an annual certificate of operation, install real-time air quality monitors around their perimeters, and maintain detailed logs of equipment maintenance and dust control activities. Key operational changes include mandating enclosed storage for piles, limiting outdoor pile heights, enforcing vehicle cleaning and wheel washing, and requiring weather stations to monitor wind conditions for effective dust suppression. Additionally, the bill directs the state Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to issue compliance orders within 45 days of enactment, setting a schedule for full implementation of these new standards.

Topics ✗ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HR 330: A resolution to declare June 2026 as Gun Violence Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

This resolution designates June 2026 as Gun Violence Awareness Month in Michigan to honor victims and support survivors of firearm-related incidents. The measure serves as a symbolic declaration intended to encourage community engagement and awareness regarding the impacts of gun violence. It does not alter any laws or create new regulations but rather establishes an official observance period for public education and remembrance.

Julie Brixie (D) · 38 co-sponsors

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 5817: Administrative procedure: rules; process for promulgating rules; modify. Amends secs. 39 & 45 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.239 & 24.245) & adds secs. 47a & 67c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5818'26

This bill modifies Michigan's Administrative Procedures Act to change how state agencies create and review new rules. It requires agencies to submit detailed requests for rule-making electronically to the Office of Regulatory Reinvention, which must approve these requests before agencies can proceed. The bill also updates the process for the Legislative Service Bureau to formally certify proposed rules, including stricter timelines and requirements for correcting errors in rule formatting or impact analyses.

Joe Aragona (R) · 21 co-sponsors

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 5815: Administrative procedure: judicial review; judicial review of administrative rules; modify. Amends sec. 61 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.261).

This bill modifies Michigan's Administrative Procedures Act to clarify how courts should review administrative rules. It establishes that publishing a rule in the official register creates a legal presumption that the rule was properly adopted and filed, and it requires courts to take judicial notice of rules that have become effective. Additionally, the bill instructs judges to exercise independent judgment when determining if an agency acted within its legal authority, specifically prohibiting deference to an agency's interpretation of ambiguous laws. These changes directly affect state agencies that create regulations and the courts that adjudicate challenges to those regulations.

Doug Wozniak (R) · 21 co-sponsors

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 5816: Administrative procedure: guidelines; de novo review during administrative law hearings; allow. Amends secs. 79 & 106 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.279 & 24.306).

This bill modifies Michigan's Administrative Procedures Act to require that administrative hearings be conducted with a fresh, independent review of the facts rather than relying solely on an agency's initial decision. It mandates that courts conduct a new, independent examination of evidence when reviewing agency decisions, instead of deferring to the agency's original judgment. Additionally, the legislation clarifies the process for challenging a hearing officer's impartiality and ensures that any disqualification does not unnecessarily delay the case unless it would cause significant harm to a party. These changes directly affect state agencies, hearing officers, and individuals involved in administrative contested cases by altering how decisions are made and reviewed.

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