Rep. Stephanie Young

Maddy summaryHB 5174 amends Michigan's probation law to prohibit courts from delaying sentences for defendants convicted of domestic violence offenses who have prior similar offenses, such as assault or domestic violence. The bill specifically blocks delayed sentencing under certain circumstances for repeat offenders in these cases, directly affecting individuals facing domestic violence or assault charges with prior convictions. Key provisions include requiring courts to impose supervision fees ($30/month without electronic monitoring, $60/month with it) for delayed sentences and defining "assaultive crime" and "interpersonal violence" to clarify coverage. The law also allows fee waivers for indigent defendants and specifies that these fees cannot overlap with existing supervision costs. This changes how courts handle probation eligibility for domestic violence cases without altering sentencing penalties.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges the Trump administration and USDA to use existing emergency funds to continue SNAP food assistance benefits for 42 million Americans who would lose them on November 1 if the federal government remains shut down. It directly affects low-income households, including 1.4 million Michiganders, who rely on SNAP to afford food and other essentials. The bill cites prior government practice and GAO confirmation that contingency funds can legally cover SNAP benefits during shutdowns, as was done for the WIC program. The resolution formally requests this action to prevent a disruption in critical food support.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 203) symbolically declares November 2025 as Diabetes Awareness Month in Michigan. It does not create new policies, funding, or requirements - it is a ceremonial recognition intended to highlight diabetes prevalence. The resolution cites Michigan statistics (923,000 affected residents, $10.8 billion in annual medical costs) but has no direct impact on individuals or healthcare systems. It was introduced and adopted by the Michigan House on November 4, 2025, with no further legislative action required.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges President Trump and Congress to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for Michigan's 1.4 million recipients who would lose November payments due to a federal funding lapse. It highlights SNAP's critical role in supporting low-income families, including 43% with children, 36% with older adults, and 51% with disabled individuals. The resolution requests immediate action to ensure benefits continue for November and throughout the funding gap, emphasizing the risk of worsened food insecurity. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change policy but formally expresses concern about the impact on vulnerable Michiganders.

Maddy summaryHB 5171, the "Household Water Lien Prohibition Act," prohibits water authorities from placing or acquiring liens on residential properties for water, sewage, or stormwater management services. It directly affects residential property owners by preventing service providers from using liens to collect unpaid bills, and water authorities by banning this practice. The bill dissolves all existing liens for these services created under the repealed 1939 law (MCL 123.161-123.167), which previously allowed such liens. This replaces the old law with a new prohibition, effective upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution calls on the Michigan Natural Resources Commission to extend the 2025 firearm hunting season to November 1-30, 2025. It aims to give hunters and processors more time to donate venison through the Hunters Feeding Michigan program before SNAP benefits pause on November 1, 2025. The resolution does not change hunting laws but requests the Commission adopt these dates to support food bank donations during the SNAP interruption. It directly affects the Commission and the Hunters Feeding Michigan program, which distributes donated venison to food banks statewide.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Michigan. It symbolically recognizes the importance of early detection and breast cancer prevention, referencing statistics on diagnoses and mortality rates in the state and nation. The resolution does not create new policies, funding, or requirements - it solely serves to highlight awareness efforts during October 2025 for all Michiganders.

Maddy summaryHB 5148 prohibits local governments and towing companies from exchanging payments or fees to secure contracts for towing services. It bans local units from requiring tow companies to pay fees for responding to incidents (like accidents or disabled vehicles) and prevents tow companies from offering payments to governments to gain business. This directly affects local governments entering contracts with towing services and the towing companies themselves. The bill focuses on preventing conflicts of interest in towing contracts, not on altering traffic fine amounts (which are addressed in other sections of the vehicle code).

Maddy summaryHB 5149 prohibits motor vehicle repair facilities in Michigan from charging storage fees while a vehicle is under repair or during billing disputes. It requires facilities to provide customers with a written, itemized estimate before work begins, including all fees and charges, and bans exceeding that estimate without the customer’s written or oral consent. The bill specifically targets hidden storage fees (Section 7e(f)) and strengthens existing estimate requirements (Section 32), applying directly to repair shops and their customers. This policy change aims to prevent surprise charges and increase transparency in vehicle repair billing.

Maddy summaryThis non-binding resolution urges the Wayne County Airport Authority to stop plans for a cigar bar in Detroit Metropolitan Airport's McNamara Terminal. It opposes seeking an exemption from Michigan's smoke-free law, which has banned indoor smoking at DTW since 2010. The resolution highlights concerns about secondhand smoke risks to travelers, employees (over 18,000 at DTW), and the fact that only 3.5% of adults smoke cigars. It does not change laws but formally requests the airport authority halt these plans.