Rep. Mike McFall

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public schools in Michigan to provide daily recess for all students in grades K through 5, with optional recess for older students. It mandates that recess consist of at least 40 minutes per day for schools with five-hour schedules or a proportional amount for shorter days, and it must be unstructured outdoor play that excludes computers, tablets, and other electronic devices. The law clarifies that passing time to or from buses, dressing time, and physical education classes do not count as recess, while also prohibiting the withholding of recess for disciplinary reasons except in cases of immediate safety threats.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes the creation of a select committee to investigate the Interlochen Center for the Arts and its connection to Jeffrey Epstein. The committee would be tasked with examining the relationship between the arts center and the individual, potentially leading to further inquiries or recommendations. The measure is currently under consideration by the Michigan House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Maddy summaryHB 5251 requires Michigan's medical assistance program (Medicaid for low-income residents) to cover prescribed pediatric extended care for children. This specifically affects low-income children in Michigan who need specialized, long-term medical care beyond standard hospital stays. The bill amends state law to mandate this coverage under existing rules for pediatric extended care (Part 219A of the Public Health Code). The coverage would apply to children receiving medically necessary care as prescribed by a doctor. The bill is contingent on the passage of companion legislation (HB 5252).

Maddy summaryHB 5252 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to create a new licensing category for "prescribed pediatric extended care facilities," which provide specialized long-term medical care for children with complex health needs. The bill establishes specific licensing requirements for these facilities, including standards for staffing, medical oversight, and facility operations, directly affecting providers seeking to operate such services. Key provisions include adding Part 219A to the code and revising existing sections (20106, 20109, 20115, 20161) to incorporate these new requirements. This change aims to ensure consistent safety and quality standards for pediatric extended care facilities across the state. The bill is currently pending in the House Health Policy Committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month in Michigan to highlight the experiences of people affected by limb loss or limb difference. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about the approximately 5.6 million Americans living with limb loss and the 500,000 new cases that occur annually. It encourages education, support for families and caregivers, and recognition of veterans who have lost limbs while serving or after retirement. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic declaration to promote understanding of the challenges and needs of this community.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's Consumer Protection Act to prohibit merchants from charging consumers prices that are grossly in excess of what similar products or services cost elsewhere. It directly affects businesses and consumers by establishing clearer rules against predatory pricing practices. The key provision adds a new unfair practice definition that makes it unlawful to charge prices significantly higher than market rates for comparable goods or services. This change aims to protect consumers from price gouging while maintaining the existing framework of consumer protection laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Reproductive Health Data Privacy Act, establishes new rules for how businesses and organizations can collect, process, and sell personal information related to reproductive health. It requires individuals to give clear, specific consent before their reproductive health data is gathered or shared, prohibiting vague consent methods like broad terms-of-service agreements or deceptive design patterns. The legislation also bans the use of geofence technology that creates virtual boundaries around reproductive health service facilities to track individuals. Additionally, the act defines what constitutes reproductive health data, outlines protections for biometric information, and provides civil remedies for violations while excluding certain research and publicly available information from these restrictions.

Maddy summaryHB 5537 prohibits the production, sale, or offering for sale of kratom (including all parts of the Mitragyna speciose plant and synthetic variants like 7-hydroxymitragynine) in Michigan. It directly affects businesses and individuals selling kratom products, imposing misdemeanor penalties that escalate based on severity: up to 90 days in jail and $5,000 fines for first offenses, with harsher penalties for repeat violations or sales to minors. Sales to anyone under 18 carry enhanced penalties, including up to one year in jail and $10,000 fines for first offenses. The law defines "kratom" broadly to cover all plant parts, extracts, and synthetic forms, making these activities illegal under Michigan's penal code.

Maddy summaryHB 5234 modifies Michigan's vehicle code to change how law enforcement agencies can use fees collected from salvage vehicle inspections. Specifically, it updates Section 217c of the Michigan Vehicle Code (MCL 257.217c) to expand allowable uses for these fee revenues. The bill directly affects local law enforcement agencies that collect these inspection fees, allowing them to allocate funds toward equipment, training, or other operational needs previously restricted. This is a procedural funding adjustment with no new tax or mandate.

Maddy summaryHB 4848 requires Michigan schools to inform staff, students in grades 6-12, and parents about a state law prohibiting sextortion - a crime where someone threatens to share a minor's nude photos to demand more sexual content or money. The Department of Education must provide schools with a notice explaining this law (MCL 750.213b), including a link to the penal code and contact details for the state police school safety office. Schools must then distribute this notice to affected groups and implement annual training on sextortion using materials from federal agencies like the FBI. This bill focuses on education and awareness, not new criminal penalties, directly impacting all public and charter schools in Michigan.