Michigan Bills

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 5818: Administrative procedure: rules; process for promulgating rules and creation of the joint committee on regulatory oversight and administrative review; provide for. Amends, adds & repeals (See bill). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5817'26

HB 5818 amends Michigan's Administrative Procedures Act to update definitions and establish a new Joint Committee on Regulatory Oversight and Administrative Review. The bill clarifies terms like 'agency' and 'major rule' while creating a formal process for the new committee to review proposed rules and issue objections. It also modifies requirements for how agencies publish rules, handle contested cases, and manage public comment periods.

Bill Schuette (R) · 22 co-sponsors

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 5755: Legislature: reports; reports that state agencies provide to the legislature; require the department of technology, management, and budget to publish on a website. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 274.

This bill requires Michigan state agencies to submit all legislative reports to the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget. The department must then create a free, searchable public website to publish these reports within 90 days of the bill taking effect. The change applies to any report that state agencies are legally required to send to the state legislature.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 5498: Public employees and officers: state; designated job positions for state agencies that issue state permits; require. Creates new act.

HB 5498 requires Michigan state agencies that issue permits (including licenses, approvals, or registrations) to categorize permits by industry sector and assign dedicated employees to manage each category. It directly affects state agencies like those handling construction permits, environmental approvals, or business licenses. The bill mandates that each employee managing permits must focus exclusively on one industry category, preventing them from handling multiple types of permits. This aims to streamline permit processing by creating specialized staff roles for specific regulatory areas.

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 5574: Crimes: public office and officers; intimidating or harassing an individual based on actual or perceived employment as a first responder; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 409c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5575'26

HB 5574 prohibits approaching within 25 feet of a first responder who is lawfully performing their duties after being verbally warned not to approach, if the person intends to interfere, threaten, or harass them. It directly affects individuals who target first responders (like police, firefighters, or EMTs) during emergency operations. Violations are misdemeanors punishable by up to 60 days in jail or $500 fines, but become felonies causing injury (up to 2 years) or death (up to 15 years), with fines up to $7,500. The law focuses on preventing direct obstruction or harm during critical incidents, not general public behavior.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 5576: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for intimidating or harassing an individual based on actual or perceived employment as a first responder; provide for. Amends sec. 16t, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16t). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5574'26

HB 5576 amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines to specifically address crimes targeting first responders. It adds intimidation or harassment of individuals based on their actual or perceived employment as a first responder (like police, firefighters, or EMTs) to the list of offenses that warrant enhanced sentencing. The bill changes Section 16t of the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure (MCL 777.16t) to require courts to consider this factor when determining sentences for such crimes. This directly affects individuals convicted of threatening or harassing first responders, ensuring their actions are treated with greater severity under sentencing rules.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 5575: Crimes: public office and officers; certain terms related to the crime of intimidating or harassing an individual based on actual or perceived employment as a first responder; define. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 409d. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5574'26

HB 5575 defines specific terms related to harassment of first responders in Michigan law. It adds a new section to the penal code clarifying that "first responder" includes law enforcement officers, corrections officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. The bill defines "harass" as intentionally causing substantial emotional distress through a course of conduct with no legitimate purpose. This creates a clear legal standard for prosecuting harassment against these public safety workers, directly affecting their protection under state law.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 5387: Law enforcement: reports; missing senior or vulnerable adult alert; including missing veterans at risk. Amends sec. 2 of 2012 PA 176 (MCL 28.712).

HB 5387 amends Michigan's "Mozelle senior or vulnerable adult medical alert act" to specifically include "missing veterans at risk" in the definition of persons eligible for emergency alerts. The bill defines a "missing veteran at risk" as an active-duty service member or veteran reported missing with a documented physical or mental health condition. This change directly affects veterans who go missing and have health conditions, ensuring they are covered under the same alert protocols as seniors and vulnerable adults. The law does not create new procedures but clarifies who qualifies for existing emergency reporting mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Cam Cavitt (R) · 27 co-sponsors

passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 102: Counties: employees and officers; request for transcript and abstract of paper or record; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1895 PA 161 (MCL 48.101).

Senate Bill 102 amends existing Michigan law regarding the fees county treasurers charge for providing transcripts and abstracts of records. The bill modifies the specific fees for various paper records, such as abstracts of taxes, copies of documents, and certificates. It also establishes new provisions for electronic copies of records, setting a maximum charge per parcel and an overall cap for each request. Additionally, it specifies certain property tax and equalization data that county treasurers must provide electronically if available, and prohibits the resale of these electronic records for commercial purposes.

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 6057: Labor: working conditions; suitable seats; require employers to provide to employees under certain circumstances. Creates new act.

This bill requires employers in Michigan to provide suitable seats with back support to employees working at locations they own, lease, or control, provided it is reasonable for the employee to sit while performing their duties. The law mandates that if sitting is not reasonable during active work, the employer must still keep a seat nearby and cannot prevent its use unless the employee is actively working. Employers who fail to comply face civil fines of $250 for each affected employee for every two-week period the violation continues, with penalties collected by county prosecutors or the state attorney general. Additionally, the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is authorized to create specific rules to implement these requirements, and the law applies to existing contracts that conflict with its provisions once those agreements expire or are renewed.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 6058: Occupations: individual licensing and registration; licensing reciprocity under the occupational code for certain individuals who hold an out-of-state license; provide for. Amends 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.101 - 339.2677) by adding sec. 216.

This bill allows Michigan to issue occupational licenses without requiring individuals to take new exams if they already hold valid licenses in other states. To qualify, applicants must prove their out-of-state license has been active for at least one year, they passed any required exams, and they have no history of disciplinary action or pending complaints related to unprofessional conduct. The department retains the option to require a state-specific law exam and must process these applications within 90 days. This measure aims to streamline licensing for professionals moving between states while maintaining standards for public safety and professional conduct.

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 6065: Individual income tax: credit; make it in Michigan tax credit program; create. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 279. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6061'26, HB 6062'26, HB 6063'26, HB 6064'26

This bill creates a new "Make It In Michigan" tax credit program designed to encourage recent college graduates to live and work in the state. To qualify, individuals must be Michigan residents employed by local businesses and must have earned a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution after the law takes effect. The legislation defines specific terms for eligible employees, students, and loans, while also renaming existing tax credits under sections 279a, 279b, 679, and 679a to reflect this new program name. Crucially, the bill will not become effective unless four companion bills regarding the program's funding and administration are also passed into law.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 6061: Individual income tax: credit; credit for student loan payments made by certain taxpayers who remained in or returned to this state for employment; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 279a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6062'26, HB 6063'26, HB 6064'26, HB 6065'26

This bill creates a tax credit for Michigan residents who earned a degree in the state and subsequently stayed or returned to Michigan for a job. Eligible individuals can claim a credit equal to 50% of their student loan payments for a specific tax year, but the total credit cannot exceed 20% of the average annual tuition at a public Michigan university. To receive the benefit, taxpayers must provide proof of their degree, employment within the state, and student loan payments, and they must apply within 10 years of graduating. If the calculated credit is larger than the taxpayer's total tax liability for that year, the difference will be refunded to them. The legislation will only take effect if four companion bills are also passed into law.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

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