Rep. Tyrone Carter

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of Interstate 94 in Wayne County as the "Corporal Mohamed Said Memorial Highway." The designated section runs between Oakwood Boulevard and Outer Drive W. By adding this new section to the Michigan Memorial Highway Act, the legislation officially names the road in honor of Corporal Mohamed Said.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Office of Tribal Legislative Liaison within Michigan's Legislative Council to strengthen government-to-government relationships between the state legislature and federally recognized tribes. The office will be led by a liaison appointed by the council from a list provided by the United Tribes of Michigan, who will be supported by at least two policy advisors. Key duties include visiting each tribe annually, advising lawmakers on how proposed legislation impacts tribal communities, and providing mandatory training for legislators on tribal history and consultation processes. Additionally, the office must submit an annual public report detailing tribal concerns raised during the legislative process to the governor and legislative leaders.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's vehicle owner liability laws to explicitly exempt individuals participating in peer-to-peer car sharing programs from liability for accidents that occur during a sharing period. By adding a new section to the Vehicle Code, the legislation clarifies that the strict liability rules applying to vehicle owners do not extend to shared vehicles when they are being used by the platform or an authorized driver. The law defines specific terms such as "car sharing period" and "shared vehicle owner" to ensure clarity, while maintaining existing liability standards for traditional car leases and other vehicle ownership scenarios.

Maddy summaryThis Michigan bill establishes a legal framework for peer-to-peer car sharing, allowing vehicle owners to rent their cars to other individuals through digital platforms while distinguishing these arrangements from traditional car rentals or ride-sharing services. The legislation defines key roles such as shared vehicle owners and drivers, sets specific timeframes for when a vehicle is considered "in use," and outlines the responsibilities of the platforms connecting these parties. It also addresses liability for personal injuries and property damage, clarifying how insurance coverage applies during these sharing periods and providing remedies for disputes.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes two specific sections of Michigan's social welfare law that previously required workforce engagement for participants in the Healthy Michigan plan. By repealing these sections, the legislation eliminates the legal mandate that individuals receiving medical assistance must engage in work-related activities as a condition of their coverage. The change directly affects the administration of the state's health program by altering the rules that govern eligibility requirements for enrolled participants.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a program to issue driver's licenses and state identification cards to individuals who are on parole. It directly affects parolees by allowing them to obtain these documents, which are necessary for daily activities like driving or proving identity. The legislation amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to create the legal framework for this issuance. Although the bill passed both houses of the legislature, it was ultimately vetoed by the Governor.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's bankruptcy exemption laws to increase the dollar limits on property that individuals can protect from creditors when filing for bankruptcy. It directly affects debtors by raising the value caps on items such as motor vehicles, household goods, tools of a trade, and retirement accounts, while also adding new protections for household pets and computers. The legislation maintains certain restrictions, such as excluding contributions made within 120 days of filing and limiting exemptions for assets subject to divorce or child support orders. By modifying specific sections of the state's Revised Judicature Act, the bill aims to provide greater financial security to families facing bankruptcy proceedings.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates two new entities within the Michigan state government: the Bureau of Community Action and Economic Opportunity and the Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity. The Bureau is tasked with coordinating state efforts to reduce poverty, providing technical assistance to designated community action agencies, and administering specific programs like weatherization assistance. The Commission serves as an advisory body that includes elected officials, private sector members, and low-income individuals to help develop policies and programs aimed at fostering self-sufficiency. Together, these organizations will work to identify poverty-related issues, evaluate existing state programs, and recommend changes to improve economic and social opportunities for low-income residents.

Maddy summaryThis law allows insurance companies in Michigan to choose not to cover vehicles used in peer-to-peer car sharing services, such as those offered by apps like Turo. The bill clarifies that these sharing platforms can purchase their own insurance policies to cover the vehicles and the people driving them, but it does not require individual car owners to buy insurance through these platforms. By permitting insurers to exclude these specific shared vehicles from their standard policies, the legislation gives insurance companies more control over which risks they accept. This change directly affects insurance providers who may update their contracts to stop covering cars rented out through peer-to-peer sharing apps.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's public health laws to require that donors of breast milk be tested for HIV before their milk is used. It applies to licensed facilities that collect human tissues or body fluids for introduction into a human body, ensuring that all potential donors are screened for the presence of HIV or antibodies to HIV. If a test result is positive, the milk cannot be used unless specific emergency exceptions apply, such as when testing is not possible due to exigent circumstances and both the donor and recipient provide written informed consent. Additionally, the law mandates that facilities must inform donors of any positive test results and holds violators civilly liable for damages caused by failing to comply with these testing requirements.