Rep. Donavan McKinney

Maddy summaryHB 4675 requires Michigan's education department to develop and share a list of optional cursive handwriting instruction programs for public schools by June 2027. Starting in the 2026-2027 or 2027-2028 school year, school districts and public school academies are encouraged - but not required - to incorporate one of these model programs into their curriculum. The bill aims to support schools in meeting existing credit requirements under Michigan’s merit standards by offering cursive instruction as a voluntary option. It directly affects Michigan public schools by providing resources for optional handwriting education, without mandating changes to current standards.

Maddy summaryHB 4686 would allow adults with a diagnosed PTSD to legally create, possess, or use psilocybin or psilocin under strict conditions. It directly affects individuals aged 18+ who have a medical record confirming a PTSD diagnosis. The bill permits possession of up to 2 ounces for personal use only, exempting these activities from existing prohibitions under Michigan’s Public Health Code (sections 7401, 7403, and 7404). This is limited to medical use for PTSD and does not permit commercial activity or broader access.

Maddy summaryHR 138 is a symbolic resolution introduced by Michigan House representatives to declare June 2025 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month in the state. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the historical significance of LGBTQ+ rights movements, including the Stonewall Riots and key legal victories like Obergefell and Bostock. The resolution aims to affirm Michigan's support for LGBTQ+ communities and their contributions to the state's cultural and economic vitality. This declaration directly affects all Michiganders by officially honoring Pride Month through state-level recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 4669 requires Michigan correctional facilities to allow unannounced, immediate inspections by state legislators upon request. It directly affects all correctional facilities under the Department of Corrections and state legislators (senators and representatives). The key provision mandates that facility staff must grant legislators access to inspect any premises without prior notice. This bill enhances legislative oversight by providing direct, on-the-ground access to correctional facilities for lawmakers.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares June 12, 2025, as "Black Men Awareness Day" in Michigan. It is a symbolic recognition meant to honor Black men's contributions to Michigan's history, culture, and communities. The resolution does not create new laws, policies, or funding mechanisms - it solely establishes a designated day for awareness. It directly affects Michigan residents through this official state acknowledgment. The bill was introduced and adopted by the Michigan House of Representatives on June 12, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4601 designates the Karner blue butterfly (*Plebejus melissa samuelis*) as Michigan's official state butterfly. The bill directly affects the state by formally recognizing this specific butterfly species through legislative action. It creates a new statutory provision requiring the Karner blue butterfly to be recognized as the state's official butterfly, effective 90 days after enactment. This is a symbolic, non-regulatory designation with no fiscal impact or policy changes beyond the official recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 4604 updates Michigan's law recognizing out-of-state marriages to use gender-neutral language, removing the current reference to "a man and a woman." It repeals the provision that deemed same-sex marriages invalid under Michigan law for recognition purposes. The bill would ensure marriages legally performed in other states - regardless of the spouses' gender - are recognized as valid in Michigan. However, this change is conditional: it only takes effect if the related constitutional amendment (HJR F'25) is approved by voters. This affects how Michigan law treats marriages solemnized in other states, not Michigan's own marriage eligibility rules.

Maddy summaryHB 4615 updates Michigan's Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Act to remove gendered language. It replaces references like "his wife" with the gender-neutral term "spouse" in Section 13 (MCL 35.83), ensuring the law applies equally to all veterans under guardianship regardless of their spouse's gender. This change directly affects veterans who have appointed guardians and their spouses, making the legal language inclusive without altering existing support or maintenance provisions for wards.

Maddy summaryHB 4609 amends Michigan's 1981 Married Women's Property Act (1981 PA 216) to replace gender-specific language with neutral terms. It updates sections 1, 4, 5, and 6 to refer to "a person" instead of "a married woman," and removes references to "husband" or "spouse" where they are not legally necessary. The bill preserves all existing property rights for married individuals but modernizes the law's language to be inclusive. This is a procedural update, not a change to property rights, and depends on a constitutional amendment passing.

Maddy summaryHB 4608 amends Michigan's Mental Health Code (MCL 330.1800) by changing the term "parents" to "parent" in the definition of "parents" for minors under 18. This technical correction removes gendered language from the law, ensuring the definition applies equally to all legal guardians regardless of gender. The bill directly affects how the state defines financial responsibility for mental health services provided to minors. It makes a narrow, non-substantive change to existing code language without altering program requirements or service provisions.