Rep. Reggie Miller

Maddy summaryHB 4362 requires law enforcement to share missing senior or vulnerable adult reports with local police, broadcasters, and newspapers, which must then broadcast a public alert with the person's description and relevant details. The state will establish a system using existing wireless emergency networks to send text alerts directly to mobile devices in the affected area. This alert system can only activate after law enforcement completes a report and receives approval from the state police. The bill creates a standardized process to rapidly disseminate information about missing individuals, aiming to improve public awareness and search efficiency.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 165) symbolically declares September 2025 as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Month and September 9, 2025, as FASD Awareness Day in Michigan. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but asks state agencies - including the Department of Health and Human Services, Education, and the FASD Task Force - to recognize these observances. The resolution highlights FASD as a preventable condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure, affecting development and requiring coordinated support. It aims to raise public awareness about FASD, emphasizing that no amount of alcohol during pregnancy is safe. The resolution was introduced and adopted by the Michigan House on September 9, 2025.

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 is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) declaring September 2025 as "Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Mentoring Month" in Michigan. It recognizes the work of Big Brothers Big Sisters, a nonprofit providing youth mentoring programs, and highlights statistics about the program's benefits for children. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply symbolically honors the organization and its volunteers. It was introduced and adopted by the Michigan House of Representatives on September 4, 2025.

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 summaryThis resolution (HR 163) formally declares September 2025 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Michigan. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but aims to increase public awareness about ovarian cancer, referencing statistics that highlight its high mortality rate (e.g., 12,730 U.S. deaths estimated for 2025) and the importance of early detection. The resolution is ceremonial, recognizing survivors, patients, and advocates, and aligns with the national observance of September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares September 2025 as Deaf Awareness Month in Michigan. It directly recognizes Michigan's deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing community (approximately 7.4% of the state's population) and aims to raise public awareness about their experiences and contributions. The resolution is symbolic, highlighting the historical significance of September (commemorating the 1951 World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf) and promoting inclusivity without creating new laws or funding. It does not impose any requirements or change existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates August 31, 2025, as Overdose Awareness Day in Michigan. It symbolically recognizes the overdose crisis - highlighting that 2,826 Michiganders died from overdoses in 2023 - and aims to promote awareness of substance use disorders, which the resolution notes affect over 48 million Americans. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal state acknowledgment to honor victims and reduce stigma.

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.

Maddy summaryHB 4048 adds a new sentencing guideline for distributing intimate deepfake sexual images with aggravating circumstances, classifying it as a Class F felony punishable by up to 3 years in prison. This directly affects individuals convicted of disseminating such deepfakes, particularly those with prior offenses under Michigan law. The bill amends sentencing guidelines in Chapter XVII of the Michigan Penal Code to specifically address this crime, establishing a clear penalty framework for courts to apply. It became effective immediately upon the Governor's approval on August 26, 2025.