Rep. Morgan Foreman

Maddy summaryHB 5223 prohibits retail box stores (over 20,000 sq ft) and membership warehouse clubs from using "dynamic pricing" on digital price tags. This means stores cannot change prices based on time of day, weather, customer location, or purchase history. The bill requires uniform pricing for all customers, mandates clear display of membership requirements and discounted prices if applicable, and requires stores to keep price change records for 12 months. It directly affects large retail chains using digital pricing systems in Michigan.

Maddy summaryHB 5222 prohibits Michigan retail grocery stores from using dynamic pricing for food, which means they cannot change prices based on time of day, weather, or customer data like location or purchase history. The bill allows price adjustments only for spoilage, restocking, or time-limited promotions if made by employees, applied uniformly, and clearly posted. Grocery stores must keep detailed price change records for 12 months and make them available to authorities upon request. Violations would be enforced under Michigan's Consumer Protection Act, directly affecting all grocery retailers operating in the state.

Maddy summaryHB 5224 amends Michigan's Consumer Protection Act (MCL 445.903(z)) to explicitly prohibit grocery retailers from using dynamic pricing that charges consumers prices grossly exceeding those of similar goods or services. This makes such pricing practices a violation under existing law, directly affecting grocery stores and shoppers. The bill applies the current standard against "grossly excessive" pricing to dynamic pricing scenarios without creating new pricing rules. It does not alter the existing definition but clarifies that dynamic pricing must comply with the existing prohibition.

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 summaryHB 5147 establishes new rules for towing damaged or disabled vehicles in Michigan. It requires towing agencies to provide written disclosures before towing, including costs, storage location, and owner rights (Section 271), and to issue itemized final invoices detailing all charges and vehicle condition (Section 272). Towing companies must maintain records for five years and post disclosure information visibly (Sections 273-274). These rules directly affect towing businesses and vehicle owners, ensuring transparency before towing and during storage. Violations prevent agencies from charging fees or enforcing contracts (Section 271(6)).

Maddy summaryHB 5146 clarifies procedures for handling abandoned vehicles and towing services in Michigan. It defines "abandoned vehicle" more precisely (e.g., vehicles left on public property for 18+ hours with valid plates) and requires police to verify if a vehicle is stolen before towing. The bill mandates that owners receive written notice with details about the vehicle and their right to contest abandonment or towing fees within 20 days, including a $40 bond requirement for hearings. It also creates a public website listing abandoned vehicles for 1 year, affecting vehicle owners, towing agencies, and law enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis resolution ceremonially recognizes physical therapy professionals in Michigan by designating October 2025 as Physical Therapy Month. It encourages all Michigan residents to learn about physical therapy benefits, express gratitude to practitioners, and explore how the field supports community health. The bill has no binding policy changes or funding provisions - its purpose is purely symbolic recognition of the profession's role in healthcare. It directly affects Michigan residents and physical therapy practitioners by highlighting their contributions during a designated month.

Maddy summaryHB 5071 provides supplemental state funding for programs addressing violence against women, specifically allocating money to support existing grant programs under Michigan's Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) initiatives. This bill directly affects state agencies and local organizations administering these grants, such as domestic violence shelters and legal aid services. The key mechanism is creating a new appropriation within the state budget for fiscal year 2026 to cover costs not previously funded. It does not change eligibility or program rules but ensures continued funding for these services through a dedicated budget line. The bill is currently under review by the Appropriations Committee after its introduction on September 26, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 5063 creates a state income tax credit for Michigan taxpayers who foster animals in their homes. Eligible taxpayers can claim a $50 credit per animal fostered for at least 7 days during the tax year, with an additional $50 for each extra 30 days per animal (capped at 5 animals yearly). To qualify, taxpayers must provide verification from a qualified nonprofit animal rescue, shelter, or registered animal control facility. The credit amount will adjust annually based on the U.S. Consumer Price Index starting in 2027, but any unused portion cannot be refunded if it exceeds the taxpayer’s total tax bill.