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passed both · Michigan · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 5045: Housing: other; redemption of premises; modify. Amends secs. 48g & 48i of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1448g & 125.1448i).

HB 5045 amends Michigan's Housing Development Authority Act to clarify procedures for redeeming foreclosed properties. It requires sellers to record deeds within 20 days of a sale, specifying redemption timelines and interest accrual starting from the recording date (not the sale date). Property owners or their heirs can redeem land within six months by paying the bid amount plus interest, with the register of deeds handling redemption documentation and fees. The bill directly affects property owners seeking redemption, purchasers of foreclosed properties, and county registers of deeds managing these transactions. These changes aim to streamline redemption processes and reduce confusion in housing foreclosure cases.

Brian BeGole (R) · 17 co-sponsors

passed both · Michigan · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 5082: Natural resources: wetlands; wetland delineation regulations; provide for. Amends sec. 30321 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30321).

HB 5082 amends Michigan's wetland regulations to streamline how property owners determine if their land contains wetlands. It allows landowners to formally request a wetland assessment from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) by submitting a completed form, legal description, map, and permission to access the property. EGLE must provide a written report within 60 days, detailing wetland locations, required permits, and clarifying that the assessment does not override federal or local regulations. The bill also eliminates fees for these assessments, specifies that agricultural drains or temporary water obstructions don't count as wetlands, and establishes a 3-year binding determination period if EGLE concludes an area is not wetland.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed both · Michigan · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 4703: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for group prenatal care services; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ss.

HB 4703 requires health insurers in Michigan to cover group prenatal care services for policyholders. This directly affects health insurers offering coverage in the state and pregnant individuals seeking prenatal care. The bill defines "group prenatal care services" as evidence-based, group-based visits that include health assessments, social support, education, and peer interaction in a family-centered setting. Insurers must now provide this coverage for group prenatal care under their health insurance policies.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Jennifer Wortz (R) · 20 co-sponsors

passed · Michigan · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 5116: Gaming: bingo and charitable gaming; millionaire parties; modify. Amends sec. 41 of 1972 PA 382 (MCL 432.141).

HB 5116 amends Michigan's bingo law to update rules for "millionaire parties" (high-stakes fundraising events using game tokens). It doubles the daily cash limit from $20,000 to $40,000 for token exchanges, with higher limits ($160,000 total) for licensees owning their venue and hosting fewer than 4 days of events. The bill also requires clear license display, controlled access to gaming areas, bans on under-18s during gaming, and specific age verification for 18-21 year olds consuming alcohol. These changes directly affect licensed event operators, venue owners, and staff managing access and age compliance.

passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 30, 2026

SB 913: State management: funds; certain deposits of tobacco settlement revenue into the 21st century jobs trust fund; eliminate sunset for. Amends sec. 7 of 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.257).

SB 913 amends Michigan law to remove the expiration date for a specific requirement to deposit tobacco settlement revenue into the 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund. This change ensures that $75 million of annual tobacco settlement funds must continue to be transferred to the trust through fiscal year 2026, rather than reverting to the state's general fund. The bill directly affects the state treasurer and the department of treasury by clarifying the long-term handling of these funds, which are used for investments and economic development projects. By eliminating the sunset provision, the legislation maintains the flow of money into the trust without altering the existing rules for how the funds are invested or disbursed.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 30, 2026

SB 78: Criminal procedure: expunction; procedures and eligibility for the expungement of certain records; provide for. Amends secs. 1b, 1c, 1d, 2 & 3 of 1965 PA 213 (MCL 780.621b et seq.) & adds sec. 1j & repeals sec. 4 of 1965 PA 213 (MCL 780.624).

Senate Bill 78 revises the procedures and eligibility requirements for setting aside, or expunging, certain criminal convictions in Michigan. The bill defines how multiple, contemporaneous offenses can be treated as a single conviction for expungement, with exclusions for specific serious crimes. It also adjusts which types of convictions are ineligible for expungement, creating an exception for first-time operating while intoxicated offenses under certain conditions. Additionally, the bill modifies the required waiting periods for applying to set aside convictions, ranging from 3 to 7 years, and requires applicants to have no pending charges or new convictions during these periods.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 30, 2026

SB 1: Civil rights: public records; applicability of the freedom of information act to the legislature and governor's office; provide for. Amends sec. 2 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.232). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0002'25

SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: STEPHANIE CHANG

passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 30, 2026

SB 702: Civil procedure: foreclosure; foreclosure or garnishment of wages for medical debt; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0701'25

SB 702, the "Medical Debt Protection Act," limits how medical debt can be collected in Michigan. It prohibits interest or late fees for 90 days after a bill is due and caps annual interest at 3%. The bill bans wage garnishment, foreclosure, and other aggressive collection tactics for patients eligible for financial assistance under a healthcare facility’s policy. It also restricts selling medical debt to third parties without strict safeguards, requiring debt buyers to follow specific rules and return debt if a patient qualifies for financial help. The law directly affects patients with medical debt, large healthcare facilities, and medical debt collectors.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · Michigan · Senate Jun 25, 2026

SCR 13: A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for R. Robert Geake, former member of the Senate and House of Representatives.

This bill is a memorial resolution honoring the life and public service of R. Robert Geake, a former Michigan legislator who served in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The text details his extensive career, including his legislative work on committees focused on education, mental health, and children's welfare, as well as his later roles as an investigator and chair of the Office of the Children's Ombudsman and the Legislative Retirement System Board. The resolution formally expresses the Legislature's tribute to his dedication and instructs that copies of the document be sent to his family.

Winnie Brinks (D) · 37 co-sponsors

passed · Michigan · House Jun 25, 2026

HB 6072: Health facilities: hospitals; certain hospital financial assistance policies; make subject to the hospital financial assistance act. Amends sec. 17 of 1913 PA 350 (MCL 331.167). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6071'26

HB 6072 requires hospital boards in Michigan to follow the existing Hospital Financial Assistance Act when deciding how to provide financial help to patients. This change ensures that the rules for determining who qualifies for charity care and setting fees are consistent with state standards rather than being set solely by individual hospital boards. The bill only becomes active if a companion bill, HB 6071, is also passed into law. It directly affects public hospital trustees and the patients they serve by standardizing assistance policies.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Michigan · House Jun 25, 2026

HCR 8: A concurrent resolution to approve an extension of the state of energy emergency declared on April 2, 2026.

This bill extends the state of energy emergency in Michigan by an additional 77 days, effective July 1, 2026. The measure allows the sale of E15 fuel in several counties where current regulations previously restricted it to lower vapor pressure gasoline. By suspending these fuel requirements, the extension aims to increase fuel supply options and help manage rising gas prices for consumers and businesses. The resolution requires approval from both the House and Senate before being sent to the Governor.

Topics ✓ Energy ✗ Environment ✓ Transportation

Donni Steele (R) · 68 co-sponsors

passed · Michigan · House Jun 25, 2026

HB 6071: Health facilities: hospitals; hospital financial assistance act; enact. Creates new act.

This bill establishes the Hospital Financial Assistance Act, which requires hospitals in Michigan to create and enforce financial aid programs for patients by January 1, 2027. The law mandates that these programs use federal poverty guidelines to determine eligibility, offering up to a full discount on medical bills for uninsured individuals earning at or below 350% of the poverty line. Hospitals must also publish clear information about these programs on their websites and in billing statements, and they are required to submit annual reports detailing the number of applications and the amount of debt forgiven or collected. To ensure compliance, the state Department of Health and Human Services will oversee the process, investigate complaints, and impose civil fines of up to $10,000 on hospitals that fail to follow the new rules.

Topics ✓ Healthcare