Rep. Jason Hoskins

Maddy summaryThis House resolution calls on Congress to investigate individuals linked to Jeffrey Epstein and require them to testify under oath. It directly affects high-profile figures across technology, finance, real estate, and government who have been implicated in Epstein's criminal network. The resolution asserts that current Department of Justice actions have failed to protect survivors or fully disclose information, citing concerns over redacted names and unredacted photos of victims. It seeks to use congressional authority to compel testimony from those who participated in or covered up Epstein's crimes. The measure was introduced in March 2026 and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents working in Michigan to activate body-worn cameras when interacting with the public, except in private places where individuals expect privacy. The law mandates that these cameras record audio and video of the agents' activities during such interactions and establishes a civil infraction with a fine of up to $500 for non-compliance. Additionally, the bill specifies that agents who fail to pay the imposed fine would be deemed ineligible to work in the state until the debt is settled. The legislation applies specifically to federal ICE agents operating within Michigan's borders and creates a new regulatory framework for their use of recording technology.

Maddy summaryHB 5661 amends the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Act to clarify and expand the administrative powers of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) in managing the state's home loan and housing assistance programs. The bill does not create new funding or change eligibility requirements for existing programs but instead updates the legal authority under which MSHDA operates. Key provisions allow the authority to conduct housing studies, collect fees for loans and publications, salvage usable housing from demolition projects, and manage mortgage loans and foreclosures with specific flexibility for property acquisition and resale. The legislation also authorizes MSHDA to accept gifts and grants from various levels of government and to invest reserve funds in state or federal obligations. This bill is tied to HB 5660 and was introduced in March 2026, with no changes to the specific programs themselves, only to the operational framework governing the authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the MI Home Program Act to increase housing supply and affordability in Michigan by establishing new state funds and programs for grants, loans, and assistance. It defines specific categories of eligible applicants and developers, including local governments, nonprofits, and individuals, while allowing qualified zoning changes that reduce parking requirements, permit smaller homes, and encourage denser development near transit. The legislation empowers the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to administer these programs and distribute money to support the construction, rehabilitation, and rental of residential properties for income-qualified households.

Maddy summaryHB 5589 prohibits Michigan public schools from requiring students to use social media platforms for school-related activities, such as class assignments or club events. It directly affects students and school personnel by mandating that school boards adopt policies banning this practice. The bill defines "social media platform" broadly but explicitly excludes educational tools like learning management systems, teleconferencing services, and school-sanctioned digital learning platforms. This creates a clear policy requiring schools to avoid using commercial social media for educational purposes while allowing necessary academic technology.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares February 28, 2026, as Rare Disease Day in Michigan to recognize the impact of rare diseases on thousands of Michiganders. It symbolically acknowledges that rare diseases affect fewer than 200,000 Americans each and often involve challenges like delayed diagnoses and limited treatment access. The resolution has no policy or funding changes - it simply encourages public awareness through the state's participation in the National Organization for Rare Disorders' nationwide observance.

Maddy summaryHB 5586 creates a new "Office of Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Services" within Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services. The office will administer grants to community-based nonprofits, track violence trends, set statewide goals to reduce shootings and homicides, and coordinate all state violence prevention efforts. It directly affects local governments, community organizations receiving grants, and state agencies managing the program. The bill establishes concrete requirements for data collection, technical assistance, and annual reporting to measure progress toward reducing community violence.

Maddy summaryHB 5579, the "Responsible Artificial Intelligence Security for Employees Act," prohibits most employers from using automated decisions tools (like AI for hiring) or electronic monitoring tools (like tracking software) for employment decisions affecting employees or job applicants. Employers may only use these tools for specific, limited purposes, such as screening large applicant volumes for job skills or monitoring essential work functions, safety, or compliance. The bill requires employers to obtain written consent from workers, provide clear notice of monitoring, ensure data accuracy, and use tools in the least invasive way possible. It directly affects all Michigan employers and their employees/applicants, creating new rules for technology use in the workplace.

Maddy summaryHB 5587 creates a state grant program to fund community-based violence prevention initiatives in areas with high homicide rates. It establishes a "community violence intervention and prevention fund" to award grants to eligible local governments (e.g., cities or counties with 35+ homicides in 2 of 3 years) or community nonprofits with proven experience addressing violence. Grants must support evidence-based strategies focused on trauma care, economic opportunities, and reducing violence without increasing incarceration, with at least 75% of funds directed to community organizations - not law enforcement. The program requires grantees to report on outcomes and coordinate with other violence prevention efforts, and mandates annual reports on best practices from the administering office.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends definitions within Michigan's Tax Increment Financing Act but does not describe substantive policy changes in the provided text. It revises terms like "alternative energy technology," "certified alternative energy park," and "captured assessed value" used in economic development financing. The context includes definitions but does not specify new mechanisms, affected entities, or concrete policy modifications. Without details on how these definitions will change implementation or outcomes, a policy-focused summary cannot be provided. The bill is currently in committee referral with no further action documented.