Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou

Maddy summaryThis bill requires individuals in Michigan to obtain a license before purchasing, carrying, possessing, or transporting any firearm, including both pistols and other firearms. It establishes specific eligibility criteria for licensing, such as being at least 18 years old (21 for pistols), being a U.S. citizen or legal resident, and having completed a pistol safety training course. The legislation also mandates that law enforcement officials issue licenses to qualified applicants without unnecessary delay, unless there is probable cause to believe the applicant poses a threat or would commit a crime. Additionally, the bill requires firearm sellers to complete and submit license forms documenting each transaction, with specific reporting timelines for pistol purchases.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or possession of bump stocks and multiburst trigger activators in Michigan. It amends the state penal code to explicitly classify these devices as illegal weapons alongside machine guns and silencers. The legislation defines bump stocks as devices that allow semiautomatic firearms to fire multiple rounds with a single trigger pull by using recoil energy, and multiburst trigger activators as devices that increase a firearm's rate of fire. Violations are classified as felonies punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $2,500, or both. The law includes exemptions for licensed federal firearms manufacturers and certain government contractors.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan state law to clarify that local governments are allowed to impose certain restrictions on firearms within their jurisdictions. It permits municipalities to regulate how employees carry guns at work, set rules for open carry in government buildings, and establish age-based supervision requirements for pneumatic guns. The legislation also allows local authorities to prohibit threatening displays of pneumatic guns and to ban open carry in their facilities, except for law enforcement officers. These provisions aim to give communities more flexibility in creating their own firearm safety policies while maintaining state-level oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits individuals from carrying firearms in specific state buildings, including the Michigan State Capitol, the Anderson House Office Building, and the Binsfeld Senate Office Building, with exceptions for security personnel, peace officers, and licensed concealed pistol carriers serving as legislators. It also expands existing restrictions by banning firearms in polling places, early voting sites, and within 100 feet of ballot drop boxes for 40 days before an election, while allowing law enforcement and licensed carriers to carry in these areas. The legislation applies to various other locations such as financial institutions, churches, courts, theaters, sports arenas, day care centers, hospitals, and licensed liquor establishments, with similar exemptions for security staff, peace officers, and permit holders. Violations of these provisions are classified as misdemeanors punishable by up to 90 days in jail, a fine of up to $100, or both.

Maddy summaryHB 4538 prohibits landlords from using software that employs algorithms to set rent prices based on hidden competitor data (like actual rent amounts or occupancy rates from other landlords). This specifically bans tools that help landlords coordinate rent increases or restrict competition in the rental market. The law applies to all landlords in Michigan and treats violations as breaches of the state's antitrust laws. It directly affects rental housing providers who might use such technology to adjust pricing strategies.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Michigan's medical assistance program (Medicaid) from using artificial intelligence tools to deny, modify, or delay claims. It directly affects the state Department of Health and Human Services and private health plans contracted to administer benefits. The law explicitly bans AI-driven reviews as the sole basis for claim decisions, requiring human review instead. This change aims to prevent automated systems from making final determinations on healthcare coverage eligibility or payments.

Maddy summaryHB 4536 prohibits health insurers in Michigan from denying, modifying, or delaying insurance claims based solely on artificial intelligence reviews. It directly affects health insurers operating in the state and the policyholders whose claims are processed by these insurers. The bill amends Michigan's Insurance Code (MCL 500.100-500.8302) by adding Section 3406ss, which requires insurers to use human review for claim decisions instead of relying exclusively on AI tools. This creates a clear policy change: insurers must not use AI as the sole basis for adverse claim actions.

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.