Rep. Alicia St. Germaine

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Macomb Community College to obtain a special license for selling alcohol at its Sports and Expo Center Complex during regularly scheduled events. The college's governing board would receive this license from the Liquor Control Commission, bypassing standard quota limits. Alcohol sales would be restricted to scheduled conference activities only, prohibiting sales to unscheduled patrons or at unplanned events. This expands alcohol service options for college-hosted events at Macomb's venue under specific, controlled conditions.

Maddy summaryHB 5363 requires Michigan public schools to notify parents in advance if their child’s class covers topics like gender identity, sexual orientation, or relationships, and allows parents to opt their child out without penalty. It mandates that schools form parent-led advisory boards (with at least half non-school-employed parents) to review curriculum and report on program goals. The bill also requires public hearings before changing sex education materials and emphasizes abstinence as a primary method for preventing pregnancy and STDs. This directly affects public school students, parents/guardians, and school districts in Michigan.

Maddy summaryHB 4314 amends Michigan's environmental law to allow property owners and communities to remove free-floating debris and uprooted vegetation from shorelines without a permit. Specifically, it permits mechanical or manual removal between the ordinary high-water mark and the water's edge, as long as the activity doesn't impact the lakebed. This change directly affects residents, shoreline property managers, and local groups maintaining areas along Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair shorelines. The exemption does not apply to the St. Clair River delta area in Clay Township, St. Clair County, as defined in 1899 PA 175.

Maddy summaryHB 5341 modifies Michigan's weapon carrying laws by changing penalties for first-time violations of concealed pistol licensing rules. It specifies that individuals who carry a concealed pistol without a current license (but with an expired license under 1 year old and eligibility for a new license) will now face only a $330 civil fine instead of potential felony charges. The bill directly affects people who carry concealed weapons without a valid permit but meet these specific criteria. It does not change the requirement for a license or the underlying prohibition on concealed carry without one. The key change is replacing criminal penalties with a civil fine for this narrow category of first-time violations.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4013 modifies the Recreational Trespass Act, primarily by changing the requirements for posting "no trespassing" signs on private property. For non-farm property, the bill specifies that signs must be placed at intervals of not more than 250 feet along the boundary, replacing the previous standard of being observable at any point of entry. It also clarifies that consent from the owner is always required to enter farm property or connected wooded areas for recreational activities or trapping, regardless of whether the property is fenced or posted. These changes affect property owners and individuals engaging in recreational activities or trapping on private land.

Maddy summaryHB 4470 amends Michigan's penal code to designate specific portions of the Mackinac Bridge (those not open to or intended for public use) as a "key facility" under existing law. This means unauthorized entry onto these bridge sections - when enclosed by barriers like water and properly posted with signage - would become a felony punishable by up to 4 years in prison or a $2,500 fine. The bill adds the Mackinac Bridge to a list of protected critical infrastructure, including power plants, water facilities, and chemical plants, all requiring physical barriers and visible signage to enforce entry restrictions. It does not change current penalties or posting requirements but extends them specifically to the Mackinac Bridge's restricted areas.

Maddy summaryHB 5304 requires applicants for dredging permits under Michigan's environmental law to either use dredged material for beach nourishment (if suitable) or pay a $25 per cubic yard fee. The fee funds a new Beach Nourishment Fund administered by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. This applies to projects under Parts 301, 303, and 325 of Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. The bill amends sections 30106b, 30311b, and 32515a and adds sections 1306 (fee requirements) and 33709 (fund creation).

Maddy summaryHB 4108 amends Michigan's tort law to grant legal immunity to individuals who provide emergency bleeding control during medical crises. It directly protects ordinary citizens (not just professionals) who act in good faith to stop severe bleeding, such as at accident scenes or public events. The key provision shields these helpers from lawsuits for unintentional harm caused while applying bleeding control techniques, like using tourniquets or pressure dressings. This change applies specifically to bleeding control efforts during emergencies, not general emergency assistance.

Maddy summaryHB 4847 removes a legal requirement for health club staff to provide emergency medical assistance using on-site AEDs (automated external defibrillators). It directly affects health club owners, operators, and employees by granting them immunity from liability if they do not render such aid. The bill amends existing law to clarify that health clubs have no duty to use AEDs during medical emergencies on their premises. This change does not impact other emergency medical service laws (like 1963 PA 17) but specifically limits health clubs' obligations regarding AED use. The bill passed the House in 2025 and is now moving through committee review.