Rep. Brenda Carter

Maddy summaryHB 5216 requires Michigan correctional facilities to provide prisoners with a medical information release form, an emergency contact form, and explanatory materials upon intake. Prisoners must designate specific individuals to receive their medical information during critical emergencies (defined as hospitalization needs) and provide accurate contact details, with the responsibility to update this information if changes occur. During a critical medical emergency, the department must notify one designated emergency contact and may arrange hospital visits for approved family or clergy if medically appropriate. This bill directly affects prisoners in Michigan correctional facilities and their designated contacts, creating a formal process for sharing medical information during emergencies.

Maddy summaryHB 5225 modifies Michigan's property tax deferment program for summer property taxes, primarily affecting eligible homeowners aged 62+ or with specific disabilities (like blindness or veterans' status) and agricultural property owners. It updates income thresholds for deferment eligibility - current limits cap household income at $60,000 (adjusted annually for inflation after 2026) - and requires agricultural owners to meet gross receipts criteria. The bill mandates local treasurers to publish deferment notices, provide form assistance, and include deferred tax amounts in December tax statements, with payments due by February 15 without penalties. It also clarifies that agricultural deferment eligibility requires prior qualification before forming business entities like LLCs.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 212) requests that the U.S. Congress adopt Section 143 from H.R. 3838 (the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act). Section 143 would require the Air Force to maintain at least 162 A-10 aircraft until 2029 and mandate reports to Congress about transition plans before retiring the fleet. It specifically aims to prevent an operational gap at Michigan's Selfridge Air National Guard Base, where A-10s were scheduled for retirement in 2026 but replacement F-15EX fighters won't arrive until 2028. The resolution does not change policy itself but urges Congress to incorporate these protections into law.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution designating November 2025 as "Michigan Assisted Living Month." It recognizes assisted living communities for providing care to seniors, supporting families, and contributing to Michigan's economy (with 4,300+ facilities and a $2.5 billion industry). The resolution has no policy changes, funding, or direct impact on residents or providers - it serves only as a formal acknowledgment. Introduced and adopted by the House on November 6, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 5204 requires health insurers in Michigan to cover prescription drugs for advanced metastatic cancer without first forcing patients to fail other treatments or prove prior drug failures. It directly affects patients diagnosed with advanced metastatic cancer (cancer that has spread beyond its original site) and their health insurance plans. The law prohibits insurers from imposing conditions like "fail first" requirements or demanding proof of previous drug ineffectiveness before approving coverage for these drugs or related symptoms. This applies to all health insurance policies covering prescription drugs for such cancer cases. The bill defines "advanced metastatic cancer" and "associated conditions" (symptoms or side effects worsening without treatment) to clarify coverage requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 5205 requires Michigan health insurers to cover specific breast cancer-related services without cost-sharing. It mandates coverage for diagnostic exams, screening mammograms (every 5 years for ages 35-39, annually for 40+), outpatient treatment, and rehabilitation services like reconstructive surgery. The law prohibits deductibles, copays, or dollar limits on these services, aligning coverage terms with general medical care. This directly affects Michigan health insurance policyholders, particularly women needing breast cancer screening or treatment.

Maddy summaryHB 5193 is a fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill that allocates state funds to various Michigan departments, agencies, and the judicial and legislative branches. It specifically includes funding for the state's food assistance program benefits, ensuring continued support for eligible residents. The bill creates a comprehensive funding plan covering multiple state operations for the 2025-2026 budget cycle. This procedural bill does not change program rules but provides the necessary financial resources for existing state services.

Maddy summaryHB 5191 modifies Michigan's worker's compensation law to strengthen the Uninsured Employer's Security Fund. The fund will pay benefits to workers injured by uninsured employers, effective from the bill's implementation date. It can later seek reimbursement from those employers for up to three times the benefits paid plus administrative costs, and impose fines of up to $10,000 for failing to provide required business records. This directly affects injured workers and uninsured employers who must repay the fund.

Maddy summaryHB 5183 amends Michigan's Worker's Disability Compensation Act (MCL 418.305) to clarify when an injured worker loses benefits due to their own misconduct. The bill states that an employee cannot receive benefits if their employer proves the injury resulted from the employee's "intentional, serious, and wilful misconduct." It defines "serious" misconduct as objectively egregious and harmful conduct that endangers the employee or others. This change directly affects injured workers whose employers claim they caused their own injury through severe workplace misconduct. The bill is currently in committee referral after its introduction on October 30, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 5188 modifies Michigan's workers' compensation system by adding a $100 fee for parties involved in lump-sum payment agreements for personal injury claims. This fee, paid by employers or carriers (with the carrier covering it for multiple defendants), applies to agreements filed after 1983 and funds the worker's compensation administrative revolving fund. The fund covers specific agency costs like training, case management, and hearings. The bill clarifies that filing a redemption agreement isn't an admission of liability and requires carriers to notify employers 10 business days before hearings.