Rep. Nate Shannon

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's Consumer Protection Act to require businesses to clearly disclose automatic renewal terms in consumer contracts. It mandates that any provision allowing a service or subscription to continue without explicit consumer consent must be prominently displayed within the agreement itself. The law directly affects businesses offering recurring services and consumers who sign up for such products, ensuring they are fully informed about how their subscriptions will renew. By adding a new section to the statute, the bill aims to prevent hidden fees and unexpected charges by making these renewal conditions transparent and easy to understand.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how Michigan distributes revenue from the state recreation passport fee, which is a charge added to vehicle registration for residents who use state parks and forests. The primary change adjusts the percentage of remaining funds allocated to state parks based on how many people purchased the passport in the previous year. If fewer than 55% of eligible residents bought a passport, a larger share of the leftover money goes to capital improvements and marketing, whereas a higher participation rate directs more funds toward general park operations and maintenance. Additionally, the bill updates the fixed dollar amounts for specific accounts to automatically increase with inflation and clarifies how the state estimates potential revenue from vehicle owners who are currently exempt from the fee.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands Michigan's workers' compensation rules to presume that certain heart and respiratory diseases are caused by work duties for a wider group of police, fire, and public safety employees. It specifically includes members of airport fire departments, county sheriff deputies, state police, conservation officers, and forest fire officers, alongside existing city and township personnel. Under the new provisions, these workers are automatically considered to have developed these conditions on the job unless there is clear scientific evidence that smoking or other non-work factors were the primary cause. The legislation also requires these individuals to apply for pension benefits before claiming workers' compensation for these specific illnesses.

Maddy summaryThis bill enacts the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact in Michigan, allowing licensed physical therapists and assistants to practice across state lines with a single license. Under the new rules, a provider can work in any other member state where their patient is located without needing separate licenses for each location. The compact establishes a shared data system to track licensure and disciplinary actions among participating states while preserving each state's authority to protect public health. Additionally, the legislation specifically aims to support military spouses by facilitating easier practice mobility when they relocate.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's vehicle code to allow school districts to use cameras on school buses to automatically detect and fine drivers who fail to stop when the bus is loading or unloading students. It establishes that drivers caught by these cameras must pay civil fines between $100 and $500, with the revenue from these fines going directly to the school district that operates the bus for safety-related purposes. The legislation also clarifies that vehicles on divided highways with physical barriers or raised dividers do not need to stop for a school bus on the other side, and it sets specific rules for how law enforcement agencies can review camera evidence and issue citations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Tax Tribunal Act to clarify how the tribunal handles evidence disclosure and the protection of confidential information during hearings. It establishes specific rules for issuing protective orders to keep sensitive data private, such as trade secrets, financial records, and personal details, while ensuring that non-confidential parts of a case remain open to the public. The legislation also defines what counts as confidential information and outlines procedures for resolving disputes when parties disagree on whether certain data should be kept private. Additionally, the bill requires that tribunal proceedings be officially reported and sets up a system where costs for official transcripts are collected and used to cover future transcript expenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's Uniform Statutory Rule Against Perpetuities to clarify how long certain property interests within trusts can remain unvested. It specifically adjusts the rules for trusts created before the current law, determining when these interests are considered to have started for legal timing purposes. The legislation also explicitly excludes various non-donative transfers, such as divorce settlements and premarital agreements, from these new timing calculations. Additionally, it modifies the time limit for specific powers under the Personal Property Trust Perpetuities Act, extending the review period from 90 years to 360 years for certain second-tier powers. These changes directly affect estate planners, trustees, and beneficiaries by altering how long property can be held in trust without being distributed to heirs.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's laws regarding how trustees of irrevocable trusts can move assets into a new trust using their existing distribution powers. It allows a trustee to transfer all or part of a trust's property to a second trust without reducing specific financial benefits or tax deductions that beneficiaries currently receive. The law includes specific rules to ensure that the new trust maintains the original beneficiaries' rights and that the transfer does not negatively impact their income, annuities, or withdrawal privileges. Additionally, the bill clarifies how certain types of discretionary powers are defined and establishes that the new trust will be treated as both a fresh irrevocable trust and a continuation of the original one for legal purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill strengthens Michigan's laws against real estate fraud by increasing penalties for individuals who knowingly create or submit false documents to the register of deeds. It directly affects anyone involved in drafting or filing property records, as well as the officials who maintain those records. Under the new provisions, submitting a fraudulent document with the intent to defraud a property owner is now classified as a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Additionally, the law allows county prosecutors to receive evidence of such violations directly from the register of deeds. These changes aim to deter deceptive practices in property transactions and provide clearer legal consequences for those who attempt to deceive owners or the public record.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's criminal laws to impose stricter penalties for knowingly creating or submitting false documents to the Register of Deeds. It specifically targets fraudulent activities related to property transfers, including deceptive conveyances and false statements made by contractors regarding building funds. By clarifying the classification and maximum prison sentences for these offenses, the legislation aims to increase accountability for individuals who attempt to deceive public records. The changes apply to various property-related crimes, ensuring that those who intentionally falsify documents face appropriate legal consequences.