Rep. Jennifer Conlin

Maddy summaryHB 4848 requires Michigan schools to inform staff, students in grades 6-12, and parents about a state law prohibiting sextortion - a crime where someone threatens to share a minor's nude photos to demand more sexual content or money. The Department of Education must provide schools with a notice explaining this law (MCL 750.213b), including a link to the penal code and contact details for the state police school safety office. Schools must then distribute this notice to affected groups and implement annual training on sextortion using materials from federal agencies like the FBI. This bill focuses on education and awareness, not new criminal penalties, directly impacting all public and charter schools in Michigan.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits businesses from charging fees to veterans or their families for obtaining military discharge records, specifically form DD214. It amends Michigan's consumer protection act to ban compensation for providing or assisting in obtaining this document, while allowing accredited government agencies, recognized veterans' organizations, and federal accredited individuals to receive payment for related services. The legislation also requires clear disclosures in advertisements for veterans' benefit events and prohibits businesses from guaranteeing specific benefit outcomes. The law applies to anyone engaged in trade or commerce but excludes state, county, city, and federal officials acting in their official capacities.

Maddy summaryHB 4078 amends Michigan's Medical Examiner Act to update when county medical examiners must investigate deaths and who must report suspicious or unexpected deaths. It requires investigations for deaths by violence, unexpected deaths, deaths without medical care (with specific hospice care exceptions), and abortion-related deaths. The bill also clarifies that hospitals, physicians, or others must immediately report such deaths to medical examiners, including cases involving multiple similar individuals in one incident. Medical records obtained during these investigations are exempt from public disclosure under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act.

Maddy summaryHB 4077 updates Michigan's process for certifying death records. It requires medical certification to be completed within 48 hours after death by physicians, medical examiners, or designated officials, and mandates that this certification be submitted via a new state web-based system starting one year after the law takes effect. The bill also specifies that infant deaths following an attempted abortion (as defined by the "born alive infant protection act") must be recorded as "Baby Doe" with no identifying information about the infant or parents. This directly affects funeral directors, physicians, medical examiners, and county clerks handling death records.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 12, 2026, as Endometriosis Awareness Day in Michigan to raise public understanding of the condition. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight the health challenges faced by individuals with endometriosis. The resolution encourages education and support for those affected by the disease without implementing new policies or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires nursing homes in Michigan to ensure all unlicensed staff members complete a fall prevention training program. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will develop and manage this training program in consultation with relevant health agencies. The law applies specifically to unlicensed personnel working in nursing home facilities, mandating they finish the required training. This change aims to standardize fall prevention education for non-licensed staff across the state's nursing homes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new process for electing members to the Michigan Public Service Commission, affecting current and future commissioners. It creates new eligibility requirements, including a 12-year term limit and restrictions on financial interests in public utilities, while also defining specific grounds for removal from office. The legislation outlines a nomination system where political parties select candidates at state conventions, with nominees appearing on nonpartisan ballots and a staggered election schedule beginning in 2028.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires employers in Michigan to pay employees their regular hourly wage for time spent participating in mandatory fall prevention training programs. The law applies to any employer who must ensure their staff complete the fall prevention training established under state public health regulations. By compensating workers for this required training time, the bill aims to remove financial barriers that might prevent employees from completing safety education. The legislation creates a new legal requirement for wage payment specifically tied to fall prevention training participation.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes replacing the Michigan Public Service Commission with a five-member elected body starting January 1, 2029, shifting member selection from gubernatorial appointment to public election. The legislation establishes eligibility requirements for commissioners, including residency and conflict-of-interest rules that prohibit employment by regulated utilities or political party roles during and after service. It also outlines procedures for filling vacancies, selecting a chairperson, and determining compensation, with the current commission structure remaining in place until the transition date. The bill requires passage of a companion bill to take effect and is currently in committee review.

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.