Rep. Joe Aragona

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes the United States Men's and Women's National Hockey Teams for their gold medal victories at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. It highlights the sport's historical significance in American culture and specifically acknowledges Michigan's strong reputation as 'Hockeytown' in the context of these achievements. The measure serves as a commemorative tribute rather than establishing new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 5251 requires Michigan's medical assistance program (Medicaid for low-income residents) to cover prescribed pediatric extended care for children. This specifically affects low-income children in Michigan who need specialized, long-term medical care beyond standard hospital stays. The bill amends state law to mandate this coverage under existing rules for pediatric extended care (Part 219A of the Public Health Code). The coverage would apply to children receiving medically necessary care as prescribed by a doctor. The bill is contingent on the passage of companion legislation (HB 5252).

Maddy summaryHB 5252 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to create a new licensing category for "prescribed pediatric extended care facilities," which provide specialized long-term medical care for children with complex health needs. The bill establishes specific licensing requirements for these facilities, including standards for staffing, medical oversight, and facility operations, directly affecting providers seeking to operate such services. Key provisions include adding Part 219A to the code and revising existing sections (20106, 20109, 20115, 20161) to incorporate these new requirements. This change aims to ensure consistent safety and quality standards for pediatric extended care facilities across the state. The bill is currently pending in the House Health Policy Committee.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month for the state of Michigan. It aims to raise public awareness about child safety and encourages residents to learn the signs of abuse and engage in community support. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic declaration to honor advocates and promote a collective commitment to protecting children.

Maddy summaryHB 5537 prohibits the production, sale, or offering for sale of kratom (including all parts of the Mitragyna speciose plant and synthetic variants like 7-hydroxymitragynine) in Michigan. It directly affects businesses and individuals selling kratom products, imposing misdemeanor penalties that escalate based on severity: up to 90 days in jail and $5,000 fines for first offenses, with harsher penalties for repeat violations or sales to minors. Sales to anyone under 18 carry enhanced penalties, including up to one year in jail and $10,000 fines for first offenses. The law defines "kratom" broadly to cover all plant parts, extracts, and synthetic forms, making these activities illegal under Michigan's penal code.

Maddy summaryHB 5234 modifies Michigan's vehicle code to change how law enforcement agencies can use fees collected from salvage vehicle inspections. Specifically, it updates Section 217c of the Michigan Vehicle Code (MCL 257.217c) to expand allowable uses for these fee revenues. The bill directly affects local law enforcement agencies that collect these inspection fees, allowing them to allocate funds toward equipment, training, or other operational needs previously restricted. This is a procedural funding adjustment with no new tax or mandate.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's Medical Marihuana Act to clarify definitions and limit the number of medical marijuana plants that can be grown at a single address. It directly affects registered qualifying patients and their designated primary caregivers by establishing stricter rules for plant cultivation and caregiver registration per location. The key provisions include updated definitions for terms like "enclosed, locked facility" and "usable marihuana," while also specifying requirements for physician-patient relationships and caregiver eligibility. The legislation aims to provide clearer guidance on compliance with state medical marijuana regulations without changing the fundamental rights of patients or caregivers under the existing program.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's marijuana regulatory law to update definitions and clarify terms used throughout the cannabis industry. It directly affects licensed marijuana businesses, including growers, processors, retailers, and transporters, by refining how key concepts like "cultivate," "processor," and "marihuana" are defined. The legislation adds new sections to the existing act and modifies existing ones to ensure consistent terminology across the regulatory framework. These changes aim to improve clarity for businesses and regulators without altering the core operational requirements of the marijuana program.

Maddy summaryHB 5104 amends Michigan's Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (2016 PA 281) by revising Sections 102 and 402. The bill text provided only includes definitions of terms like "licensee," "affiliate," and "applicant" (e.g., clarifying ownership requirements for applicants), but does not specify the substantive policy changes or new provisions. Without the actual text of the amended sections detailing the "sanctions against former licensees" or the "certain circumstances" referenced in the title, a factual summary of the bill's policy impact cannot be provided from this context. The bill was introduced on October 22, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

Maddy summaryHB 5106 amends Michigan's cannabis law to clarify when the cannabis regulatory agency can immediately suspend a business license without a hearing. It specifically allows summary suspensions if a licensee: cannot trace marihuana's source, obtained marihuana illegally, obstructs an investigation, or fails to provide required records. This directly affects licensed cannabis businesses operating in Michigan. The change ensures the agency can quickly address urgent risks to public health or safety, such as untraceable products or safety violations, by taking emergency action. The bill does not alter licensing requirements or create new business allowances.