Housing

signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 6074: Property: land sales; purchase of residential property by certain businesses; prohibit. Creates new act.

This bill prohibits large institutional investors from buying single-family homes in Michigan to prevent corporate ownership of residential properties. It defines these investors as for-profit entities managing or owning over 100 homes statewide with at least $375 million in assets, while allowing exceptions for new construction projects or those that renovate homes with significant improvements. The law applies to various acquisition methods, including mergers and foreclosures, and sets a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per home for any violations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill restricts corporate ownership of single-family homes to prevent displacement and promote local housing stability.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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 ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits wage garnishment and caps medical debt interest, protecting patients from aggressive collection tactics and improving access to healthcare services.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBans foreclosure for medical debt, protecting homeowners from losing housing due to medical bills, directly strengthening tenant/homeowner protections and housing stability.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits wage garnishment for medical debt, protecting workers' take-home pay. Directly aligns with Labor & Employment protections for wage security and financial stability.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 937: Mobile homes: other; mobile home commission act; revise. Amends secs. 35, 41, 43 & 48 of 1987 PA 96 (MCL 125.2335 et seq.) & adds sec. 30m. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0934'26, SB 0935'26

This bill amends Michigan's Mobile Home Commission Act to require park owners to notify residents and the state department before selling a mobile home park, giving residents 60 days to organize a purchase. If residents form a homeowners' association within that window, they can request the sale details and submit a formal offer, which the owner must then negotiate in good faith. The legislation also establishes a civil penalty of up to $250,000 for owners who fail to follow these notification and negotiation steps, while excluding sales resulting from bank foreclosures from these requirements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by requiring park owners to notify residents and negotiate in good faith before selling, empowering residents to organize and purchase the park.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 936: Mobile homes: other; procedure for declaring a mobile home abandoned; provide for. Amends secs. 5775, 5777, 5779 & 5783 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5775 et seq.) & repeals sec. 5781 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5781). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0934'26, SB 0935'26, SB 0937'26

This bill updates Michigan laws regarding mobile home park tenancies by clarifying the specific reasons, known as 'just cause,' under which a landlord can legally evict a tenant. It directly affects tenants in mobile home parks and park operators by defining valid grounds for eviction, such as lease violations, nonpayment of rent after three occurrences in a year, property damage, or public safety issues. The legislation also introduces a new requirement for an in-person conference between the tenant and park operator within 20 days of an eviction demand, while ensuring tenants must continue paying rent until the legal process concludes. Additionally, the bill mandates that eviction judgments explicitly inform tenants of their right to sell their mobile home on the site within 15 days of losing their lease.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by clarifying 'just cause' eviction grounds for mobile home park residents.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 935: Mobile homes: other; mobile home commission act; revise. Amends secs. 17, 18, 25, 28, 28a & 29 of 1987 PA 96 (MCL 125.2317 et seq.) & adds secs. 28d & 28e. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0934'26, SB 0936'26, SB 0937'26

SB 935 amends the Mobile Home Commission Act to update how mobile home parks are regulated in Michigan. The bill requires the state department to conduct annual inspections of these parks and share results with local governments and lenders if problems are found. It also clarifies rules for granting variances to construction standards, sets limits on reinspection fees, and defines the training requirements for mobile home installers. Additionally, the legislation reinforces prohibitions against unfair practices, such as charging exit fees or forcing residents to buy homes as a condition of renting a space.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by mandating annual park inspections, limiting reinspection fees, and clarifying construction standards to ensure safety.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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signed · Michigan · House Dec 31, 2025

HB 4543: Individual income tax: home heating credit; adjustments based on Detroit Consumer Price Index; change to United States Consumer Price Index. Amends sec. 527a of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.527a).

HB 4543 changes how Michigan's home heating credit is adjusted annually. It replaces the use of the national U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) with the Detroit Consumer Price Index to calculate annual credit adjustments. This means the credit amount for eligible households will now reflect local cost-of-living changes in Detroit instead of national averages. The bill directly affects low-to-moderate income Michigan residents who claim the home heating credit on their state tax returns.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesChanges credit adjustment to Detroit CPI (typically higher than national), increasing tax relief for low-to-moderate income Detroit residents.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAdjusts home heating credit to Detroit CPI, better reflecting local costs for low-income households, supporting housing affordability through targeted tax relief.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

passed · Michigan · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 51: State agencies (proposed): boards and commissions; Black leadership advisory council; establish. Creates new act.

SB 51 establishes the Black Leadership Advisory Council to address racial inequity in Michigan. The council, composed of 15 governor-appointed members (including representation from specific fields like health and education, an immigrant expert, and a member aged 18-35), must develop policies to eliminate discrimination in areas like housing, employment, and healthcare. It is required to identify discriminatory state laws, collaborate with the governor on equitable legislation, and submit annual reports. The council operates independently but receives department staff support, with no compensation for members beyond expense reimbursement.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates council to develop policies eliminating housing discrimination, directly addressing tenant protections and equitable housing access as stated in summary.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExplicitly targets employment discrimination by requiring council to develop policies eliminating racial inequity in workplace policies and identify discriminatory laws.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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