Rep. Jason Morgan

Maddy summaryHB 4017 modifies workplace safety reporting rules by reducing the maximum penalty for failing to report a death if the death occurs on a family farm. It specifically lowers the penalty amount for employers who don't report fatalities involving certain individuals (like family members) working on their own farm. The bill affects employers in Michigan who operate family farms and are subject to workplace safety laws under MCL 408.1035. This change directly alters the penalty structure for reporting requirements related to farm-related workplace deaths.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 164) addresses the July 2025 detentions of 16 Hmong and Laotian refugees in Michigan by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), who were unexpectedly taken into custody during routine check-ins and later deported to Laos without adequate notice or due process. It demands federal transparency regarding the legal basis for these detentions, urges ICE to provide timely legal counsel and family notification for detainees, and calls for case-by-case reviews of individuals with strong Michigan ties. The resolution specifically highlights concerns about rapid transfers across facilities and the lack of a U.S.-Laos repatriation agreement requiring travel documents. It is directed to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Michigan’s congressional delegation, seeking improved oversight and humane treatment.

Maddy summaryHB 4827 amends Michigan's Consumer Protection Act to require businesses to clearly disclose automatic renewal terms in consumer contracts. It specifically mandates that companies must prominently state conditions for free trials or services, such as how to cancel before charges apply, to prevent misleading consumers. This directly affects subscription-based businesses, app providers, and any service using automatic renewal clauses. The key provision requires transparent, upfront disclosure of renewal mechanics - like pricing, timing, and cancellation steps - before consumers agree to the contract. This change aims to reduce unexpected charges by ensuring consumers understand renewal terms from the start.

Maddy summaryHB 4826 requires businesses selling services or goods with automatic renewal provisions to clearly disclose key terms in consumer contracts using 14-point type. This includes details on renewal periods, pricing changes (like after free trials), cancellation procedures, and a method to cancel easily (e.g., website link or toll-free number). Businesses must also send electronic reminders 30-60 days before renewal and provide 30 days to cancel after notice. The law applies to most consumer contracts but excludes telecom/broadband services regulated by the Michigan Public Service Commission and certain insurance contracts. It aims to prevent surprise charges and make cancellation straightforward for consumers.

Maddy summaryHB 4814 requires Michigan health insurers to cover medically necessary treatments for menopause and perimenopause (the transition period before menopause), including hormone replacement therapy approved by the FDA. Insurers cannot demand prior authorization, step therapy, or fail-first protocols for these treatments. The bill defines menopause as permanent cessation of menstruation and perimenopause as the transition period near the end of reproductive years. This directly affects all health insurance policyholders in Michigan who need these treatments, ensuring coverage without extra approval hurdles.

Maddy summaryHB 4817 names a specific segment of I-75 in Troy (between Long Lake Road and Square Lake Road) as the "Specialist 4 Keith Lavoie Memorial Highway" to honor a military veteran. This bill amends Michigan's memorial highway law (2001 PA 142) by adding a new section designating this highway portion. The change is purely ceremonial with no policy, funding, or regulatory effects. It directly affects the highway signage and public recognition in that Troy location.

Maddy summaryHB 4815 requires Michigan Medicaid to cover medically necessary treatments for menopause and perimenopause symptoms - including hormone replacement therapy and FDA-approved medications - without prior authorization. It prohibits Medicaid from requiring step therapy (e.g., trying other treatments first) for these medications. The bill directly affects Medicaid patients experiencing these symptoms by removing administrative barriers to care. Key provisions amend existing law to exempt these treatments from prior authorization rules and mandate coverage under the medical assistance program.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment requiring immediate removal from office for any elected public officer convicted of a felony during their term. It would amend Michigan's state constitution to automatically vacate the position upon a felony conviction, bypassing current processes that may allow officers to remain in office pending appeals. The change directly affects elected officials like state legislators, mayors, and county commissioners who face felony convictions while serving. The amendment must be approved by voters at the next general election to take effect.

Maddy summaryHB 4812 requires Michigan's Department of Corrections to provide prisoners with written materials about voter registration and election processes before their release on parole or after completing their sentences. Specifically, it mandates that the department include details on how to register to vote, vote in person, or request absentee ballots, along with regular election dates. The bill also directs the department to assist prisoners in obtaining essential identification documents (like those needed for driver's licenses or state ID cards) and creates a "reentry success fund" to cover related costs. This applies to all prisoners transitioning from incarceration to community life who are eligible for such identification.

Maddy summaryHB 4047 creates a new legal cause of action allowing individuals to sue media organizations that falsely depict them engaging in sexual conduct. The law directly affects media companies publishing such false content and individuals whose reputations were harmed by the inaccurate depictions. It establishes specific procedures for filing these lawsuits within the civil court system. The bill became law on August 26, 2025, after approval by the Governor.