Rep. Jason Hoskins

Maddy summaryHB 5042 clarifies definitions and technical requirements in Michigan's Industrial Hemp Growers Act. It specifically defines key terms like "acceptable THC level" (using measurement of uncertainty to ensure samples meet the 0.3% delta-9-THC limit) and "compliance monitoring testing facility" (lab standards for federal drug agency registration). The bill directly affects hemp growers, testing labs, and state regulators by standardizing how THC testing is conducted and reported. These changes ensure consistent compliance with state hemp regulations and align testing protocols with federal requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 5047 requires utility providers (including municipal, cooperative, and private electric/gas companies) to automatically enroll eligible customers in winter protection programs. Specifically, it mandates automatic enrollment of senior citizens (65+ or 62+ as of October 2023) starting November 1, 2025, and households with children under 16 starting September 1, 2025. Providers must identify eligible customers using methods like phone calls, mail, or bill inserts, and provide detailed program information via bill inserts 2 months before enrollment. Annual reports on enrollment numbers must be submitted to providers’ governing bodies by April 28 each year, beginning in 2026. The bill amends Michigan’s public utilities code (MCL 460.9o, 460.10t, and adds 460.9x) to implement these requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 5041 amends Michigan's Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act to update references connecting medical marijuana regulations with the Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act. It specifically revises sections of the law (102, 206, 502, and 505) to ensure consistency for licensees who may operate in both medical marijuana and industrial hemp sectors. The bill affects medical marijuana businesses (growers, processors, and provisioning centers) that might also engage in industrial hemp activities under state law. This change clarifies regulatory pathways without altering existing licensing requirements or creating new policies.

Maddy summaryHB 4983 modifies Michigan's eviction timeline by extending the waiting period before a landlord can remove a tenant after a court judgment. It increases the standard waiting period from 10 to 14 days for most evictions, and adds a longer 90-day or 6-month waiting period (depending on payment progress) when evicting tenants who failed to pay for a home purchase contract. The bill also clarifies that tenants can stop eviction by paying the owed amount plus costs within the waiting period. This directly affects tenants facing eviction and landlords seeking possession under the Revised Judicature Act.

Maddy summaryHB 4984 changes how eviction court records are handled in Michigan. For most eviction cases, court records remain private until a judge rules in favor of the landlord, then become public for two years before automatically returning to private status. However, if the eviction was based on serious issues like drug activity, health hazards, violence, or illegal entry, records stay public for three years. The bill also strictly limits sharing private records - allowing access only for research or journalism with court approval, while protecting tenant names and personal details. This directly affects tenants by increasing privacy around eviction history, particularly for non-serious cases.

Maddy summaryHB 5019 requires juveniles convicted of specific crimes - including prostitution-related offenses (like violating sections 451, 454, or 462 of the Michigan Penal Code) - to provide DNA samples and secretor status for state law enforcement databases. It directly affects juveniles found responsible for these offenses, mandating DNA collection by juvenile agencies without requiring consent or a court order. The bill imposes a $60 fee on affected juveniles to cover DNA profiling costs, with funds directed to the state police forensic division. This amendment expands existing DNA collection requirements under the Juvenile Facilities Act to include additional prostitution and commercial sexual activity violations.

Maddy summaryHB 5004 amends Michigan's unemployment benefits law to clarify the requirements for workers who leave jobs due to medical reasons. To qualify for benefits, an employee must obtain a medical professional's statement confirming that continuing work would harm their health and must have made good-faith attempts to secure alternative work or a leave of absence with their employer. Without these steps, the employee is presumed to have left work voluntarily without good cause, disqualifying them from benefits. This change directly affects Michigan workers seeking unemployment benefits after a medical leave, ensuring eligibility aligns with documented medical necessity and employer cooperation efforts.

Maddy summaryHB 4994 limits fees landlords can charge tenants under Michigan's Truth in Renting Act. It directly affects renters and landlords by prohibiting undisclosed or unreasonable fees, including processing or convenience fees for utility payments provided by third parties. The bill requires all fees (other than rent) to be clearly disclosed, reasonable, and tied to actual costs the landlord incurred. Landlords may no longer charge tenants extra for paying utilities through public utilities or third-party services. This policy change aims to prevent unexpected charges while ensuring fee transparency in rental agreements.

Maddy summaryHB 5017 amends Michigan's DNA Identification Profiling System Act to require permanent DNA retention for individuals arrested or convicted of specific prostitution-related misdemeanors, including window peeping for commercial sex, indecent exposure, and leasing property for prostitution. This expands the current law, which previously required DNA collection only for felony offenses or certain other misdemeanors, by adding these particular prostitution offenses to the list triggering mandatory DNA collection. The bill affects people charged with these specific misdemeanors who would not have previously required DNA retention under the law. It does not change DNA collection for felony offenses or other existing categories.

Maddy summaryHB 4993 amends Michigan's landlord-tenant law to expand notice requirements for landlords when tenants need to terminate leases early due to certain victims of violence. It directly affects tenants who are victims of violence (such as domestic abuse) and their landlords by requiring clearer, specific written notices about termination options. The bill modifies existing law (MCL 554.601b) to ensure landlords provide tenants with detailed information on how to end a lease early without penalty due to safety concerns. This change aims to make the process more accessible and transparent for vulnerable tenants seeking to leave unsafe housing situations. The bill is currently in committee review after its introduction on September 18, 2025.