Michigan Bills

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 5890: Trade: consumer goods and services; use of PFAS in household products; prohibit. Creates new act.

This bill, known as the Hazardous Products Act, would ban the sale and manufacture of household items containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals starting in 2027. The legislation specifically targets a wide range of consumer goods, including clothing, carpets, cookware, cosmetics, baby products, and upholstery, while explicitly excluding military equipment and personal protective gear. To enforce these restrictions, the bill establishes penalties for violations, ranging from misdemeanor fines for first offenses to felony charges for repeat offenders, and grants individuals the right to sue for damages or seek court orders to stop non-compliant production.

Topics ✓ Environment

Penelope Tsernoglou (D) · 37 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 5893: Environmental protection: other; grant program for farmers affected by polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS); create. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 4. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5894'26

This bill creates a grant program within Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to assist farmers whose land, crops, or water are contaminated with PFAS chemicals. The program would provide financial aid for medical testing, purchasing or selling land, cleaning up contamination, and replacing lost income or mortgage payments. Funding for these grants would come from a new state fund, potentially financed by increased fines on large corporations that violate environmental laws. Farmers applying for assistance would need to submit detailed financial records and a plan explaining how they intend to use the funds. The bill also defines specific criteria for what constitutes PFAS contamination and outlines the process for the state department to administer the program.

Topics ✓ Environment

Jennifer Conlin (D) · 37 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 5889: Transportation: other; insurance required under the peer to peer car sharing act; revise requirements to reflect elimination of no-fault insurance. Amends sec. 41 of 2024 PA 223 (MCL 257.2241). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5886'26, HB 5887'26, HB 5888'26

This bill updates Michigan's peer-to-peer car sharing insurance rules to align with the state's elimination of no-fault insurance. It requires car sharing programs to ensure that both vehicle owners and drivers maintain specific liability and property damage coverage during rental periods. The law clarifies that the car sharing company assumes liability for accidents unless the owner committed fraud or failed to return the vehicle properly. Additionally, the bill establishes that the car sharing program's insurance must act as primary coverage in case of disputes or if the owner's policy lapses.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 5888: Insurance: automobile; required limits for liability for bodily injury; revise. Amends sec. 3009 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3009). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5886'26, HB 5887'26, HB 5889'26

This bill proposes to update the minimum liability insurance limits required for automobile policies in Michigan, affecting all vehicle owners and drivers in the state. It establishes new coverage thresholds that will take effect on July 1, 2027, raising the minimum protection for bodily injury and property damage compared to current standards. The legislation also mandates that insurers provide specific forms and pricing options to drivers who wish to purchase lower liability limits voluntarily, while ensuring these drivers acknowledge the associated risks. Additionally, the bill requires insurers to notify policyholders if they remove any coverages from an existing policy.

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 5894: Civil procedure: civil actions; portion of fines in certain state civil infraction actions under the natural resources and environmental protection act; dedicate to grant program to assist farmers affected by PFAS. Amends sec. 8831 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8831). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5893'26

This bill directs that fines collected from specific state civil infractions under Michigan's natural resources and environmental protection act be used to fund a grant program assisting farmers impacted by PFAS contamination. It achieves this by creating an exception to the existing rule that typically requires all such civil fines to be dedicated exclusively to supporting public and county law libraries. The legislation does not take effect unless it is tied to and passed alongside a companion bill that establishes the actual grant program for the farmers.

Topics ✓ Environment

Jennifer Conlin (D) · 36 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 5883: Highways: memorial; portion of M-28; designate as the "Sgt. Fabian T. Godell Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 127.

This bill designates a specific segment of Highway M-28 in Baraga County as the "Sgt. Fabian T. Godell Memorial Highway." The legislation amends the state's memorial highway act to officially name the road in honor of Sergeant Fabian T. Godell. Additionally, it authorizes signs along this stretch to display the text "Silver Star" and "World War II" to recognize his military service. The change directly affects the naming of the roadway and the signage displayed to the public in that area.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 5884: Human services: medical services; automatic enrollment and renewal for certain individuals under the medical assistance program; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 10h.

This bill updates Michigan's medical assistance program to streamline how people sign up and renew their coverage. It requires the state to use a faster enrollment method for minors and adults under 21, allowing the use of existing data from food and cash assistance programs to determine eligibility. The legislation also permits the state to automatically renew coverage for eligible individuals and gives the department authority to expand these data-driven methods to more people in the future. By relying on electronic records, the bill aims to reduce the paperwork and time needed for both initial applications and periodic eligibility checks.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Mai Xiong (D) · 27 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 5895: Water supply: quality and standards; access to safe drinking water; require when a water source tests positive for polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 12722, 12723 & 12724.

This bill requires Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to notify private well owners and nearby residents when tests detect unsafe levels of PFAS chemicals in their water. The legislation mandates that the department provide specific guidance on reducing exposure, along with free certified water filters, to those directly affected and to neighbors within a one-mile radius of the contaminated well. Additionally, the bill establishes a voluntary registry to send email alerts about future testing locations and dates, ensuring the public stays informed about potential water quality issues.

Topics ✓ Environment

Phil Skaggs (D) · 38 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 5882: Local government: other; requirements for a moratorium imposed by a local unit of government on large-scale data centers or cryptocurrency mining facilities; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5881'26

This bill establishes the "Data Center Planning and Responsibility Act" to regulate how Michigan local governments can pause the approval of large-scale data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities. It allows counties, cities, and townships to impose a voluntary moratorium on these projects only if they follow specific steps, such as holding public hearings, requiring impact studies on energy and water use, and banning elected officials from signing nondisclosure agreements about the projects. The law limits any initial pause to six months and any extension to 90 days, while also mandating that the pause be justified by public health, safety, or general welfare concerns. Additionally, the bill creates a process for project owners to appeal a moratorium based on extraordinary hardship and requires local governments to vote on whether to lift the pause before it expires.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Technology

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 5887: Insurance: no-fault; election to opt out of PIP coverage; modify length of election. Amends sec. 3109a of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3109a) & adds sec. 3015. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5886'26, HB 5888'26, HB 5889'26

This bill modifies Michigan's auto insurance laws to allow drivers to keep their selected coverage levels, such as personal injury protection and collision, in effect for up to seven years if they stay with the same insurance company. It also updates provisions regarding health insurance exclusions by requiring insurers to offer premium discounts when a household has qualified health coverage that covers car accident injuries, while setting a 2027 deadline for these specific rules to expire. The legislation ties its effectiveness to the passage of three companion bills, meaning it will not become law unless those related measures are also approved.

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 5891: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain violations of the hazardous products act; provide for. Amends sec. 11c, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11c). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5890'26

This bill proposes amendments to Michigan's sentencing guidelines specifically for violations of the Hazardous Products Act. By updating the relevant section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, it would establish or modify the standard sentencing framework for individuals charged with these specific offenses. The legislation directly affects prosecutors, judges, and defendants involved in cases concerning the improper handling or distribution of hazardous materials. As a procedural update to existing law, it aims to clarify how penalties are determined for these particular crimes without introducing new offenses.

Morgan Foreman (D) · 36 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 5881: Local government: other; Michigan zoning enabling act; make subject to the data center planning and responsibility act. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5882'26

This bill amends Michigan's zoning enabling act to require local zoning ordinances to comply with the data center planning and responsibility act. It also clarifies rules for mining operations by setting conditions under which local governments can restrict extraction based on potential serious consequences, while allowing reasonable regulations on noise, traffic, and blasting hours. Additionally, the bill protects renewable energy projects that received special land use approval after January 1, 2021, from having their approvals revoked or modified once substantial construction or specific expenditures have occurred. The legislation will only take effect if it is passed together with a companion bill, HB 5882.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Technology

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