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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 16, 2026

HB 5510: Criminal procedure: sentencing; time period allowed for delayed sentencing; modify. Amends sec. 1, ch. XI of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 771.1). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5511'26

HB 5510 allows Michigan courts to delay final sentencing for up to one year (or longer for specific cases) for certain non-violent offenses, giving defendants time to participate in rehabilitation programs like drug court. It requires courts to collect supervision fees ($30-$60 per month, depending on electronic monitoring) during the delay period, with maximum limits of 12 months for most cases or 60 months for child support violations. The bill exempts juveniles in specific cases and permits courts to waive fees for indigent defendants. This modifies existing sentencing procedures to prioritize rehabilitation while adding structured financial obligations during the delay.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows delayed sentencing for non-violent offenses to access rehab programs like drug court, promoting rehabilitation over immediate punishment - core criminal justice reform.95% confidence
Alicia St. Germaine (R) · 12 co-sponsors
passed both · Michigan · House Jun 16, 2026

HB 5472: Tobacco: distribution; name and address of out-of-state purchaser; allow to be placed on the largest unit of packaging. Amends sec. 6 of 1993 PA 327 (MCL 205.426).

HB 5472 amends Michigan's Tobacco Products Tax Act (MCL 205.426) to allow the name and address of out-of-state tobacco purchasers to be placed on the largest unit of packaging instead of requiring separate written statements. This change directly affects tobacco manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and other businesses that handle tobacco products and must maintain transaction records. The key provision simplifies record-keeping by eliminating the need for separate documentation for purchaser information, as long as it appears on the primary packaging unit. The amendment applies to all tobacco product transactions where purchasers are located outside Michigan.
Joe Aragona (R)
passed · Michigan · House Jun 16, 2026

HB 4070: Courts: other; Michigan indigent defense commission act; expand duties to include indigent defense of youth. Amends title & secs. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21 & 23 of 2013 PA 93 (MCL 780.983 et seq.) & adds sec. 14.

HB 4070 expands Michigan's Indigent Defense Commission's responsibilities to include providing legal representation for young people (under 18) in juvenile court cases who qualify as indigent. The bill amends existing law to require the Commission to establish minimum standards ensuring effective legal counsel for both adults and youth in criminal and juvenile proceedings, starting from their initial court appearance. It specifically adds youth defense services to the Commission's duties, defining "indigent youth" as those under 18 facing delinquency charges who cannot afford legal help. This change directly affects young people in juvenile court systems who meet income-based eligibility criteria.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands indigent defense to include youth in juvenile court with minimum standards for effective counsel, ensuring legal representation for vulnerable defendants and advancing fair criminal justice system reform.90% confidence
Sarah Lightner (R)
passed both · Michigan · House Jun 16, 2026

HB 5124: Communications: video services; requirements for video services reports; modify. Amends sec. 12 of 2006 PA 480 (MCL 484.3312).

HB 5124 modifies Michigan's Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act to clarify reporting requirements for video service providers. It requires providers to submit specific information (name, service description, contact details) to the commission within 60 days of the law's effective date or 30 days after starting service in Michigan, using data they already collect. The bill also mandates that providers notify the commission 30 days in advance of name changes, closures, or mergers. Additionally, the commission must file an annual report by April 1st to the governor and legislature, detailing video service competition status and suggesting legislative changes. These provisions directly affect all video service providers operating in Michigan.
Will Snyder (D) · 15 co-sponsors
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.
Mike Harris (R) · 14 co-sponsors
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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit reducing liability for caregivers, providing relief to middle-income families through direct tax reduction.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides tax credit for family caregivers supporting home-based care for individuals with health needs, reducing financial burden and promoting access to care without institutionalization.95% confidence
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.
Cynthia Neeley (D) · 3 co-sponsors
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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens state fiscal management by protecting public funds from businesses that offshore call centers, ensuring economic incentives are not wasted.85% confidence
Amos O'Neal (D) · 3 co-sponsors
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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill protects lower agricultural tax classifications for agritourism farms, providing tax relief and preserving fiscal benefits for these properties.90% confidence
Jason Woolford (R) · 8 co-sponsors
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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill protects state funds by requiring repayment of grants/tax incentives if employers relocate jobs abroad, preventing loss of public resources.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects workers by requiring notice before offshoring jobs and creating a public registry to ensure transparency and accountability.85% confidence
Jim DeSana (R) · 2 co-sponsors
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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases school funding by tying foundation allowance to local inflation, ensuring public schools receive adequate resources.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases school funding by tying foundation allowance to local inflation, ensuring schools keep pace with rising costs.90% confidence
Regina Weiss (D) · 7 co-sponsors
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 ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes stricter regulations on coal and coke storage, limiting outdoor pile heights and mandating enclosed storage, which restricts traditional energy infrastructure operations.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill imposes stricter regulations on bulk storage facilities, requiring air quality monitors, enclosed storage, and pollution prevention measures to reduce emissions.95% confidence
Erika Geiss (D) · 3 co-sponsors
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