Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou

Maddy summaryThis bill requires local governments and land bank authorities in Michigan to include specific clauses in contracts with asbestos abatement and demolition contractors. Under the new rules, these public entities can withhold payment if a contractor, subcontractor, or their team enters into or begins negotiating an administrative consent order for environmental violations related to asbestos projects. Additionally, the bill mandates that contractors must disclose any existing or pending legal orders from environmental agencies to the hiring government body before work begins. These measures aim to ensure that contractors adhere to environmental regulations by creating financial incentives for compliance and transparency.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's Medicaid and Healthy Michigan programs to expand coverage for telemedicine services, specifically clarifying that visits originating from a patient's home or school are covered. It defines a "distant site" as the location of the healthcare professional providing the service, allowing for both audio-only and video interactions. The legislation requires providers to verify patient eligibility, ensure a private environment for the visit, and follow clinical guidelines while prohibiting restrictions on reimbursement rates or technology that are more strict than those for in-person care. Additionally, it ensures that services delivered through federally qualified health centers are eligible for reimbursement and mandates that managed care programs include these telemedicine services in their rate development.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's landlord-tenant laws to clarify when a landlord can legally end a lease for "good cause" related to property damage or safety hazards. It specifically defines "good cause" to include issues like stripped plumbing, missing structural elements, or conditions that pose a risk to public safety or criminal activity. The legislation outlines a process where landlords must provide notice and allow tenants a reasonable time to repair damages before taking legal action to regain possession. By detailing these specific grounds and procedures, the bill aims to provide clearer guidelines for both landlords and tenants regarding lease termination due to property conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's eviction laws by changing the standard waiting period before a landlord can legally remove a tenant from a property. Under the new rules, a court officer must wait 14 days after a judgment for possession is issued before enforcing eviction, unless specific exceptions apply. The legislation also clarifies that tenants who have paid at least half the purchase price in a foreclosure scenario get a longer 6-month waiting period, while those who pay the full judgment amount within the waiting period can stop the eviction. These changes aim to provide a defined timeframe for tenants to vacate or resolve outstanding debts before physical removal occurs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards to assign a unique identifier to every individual who holds or applies for a law enforcement license, allowing them to track their licensure status throughout their career. It also mandates that applicants for specific training academies submit fingerprints for criminal history checks, which will be stored in state and federal automated systems to automatically flag any future criminal records. The legislation further establishes a dedicated training fund to cover the costs of screening, testing, and licensing, ensuring these expenses are reimbursed through fees charged to applicants and licensees.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to increase the notice period landlords must give tenants in Michigan when terminating a tenancy due to nonpayment of rent, changing the requirement from 7 days to 14 days. The legislation directly affects residential landlords and tenants by modifying the specific timeline for ending leases under these circumstances. It does not alter the rules for terminating tenancies based on other issues, such as drug-related activity, which currently requires a 24-hour notice.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Michigan courts to seal eviction records under specific circumstances, directly affecting landlords, tenants, and the judicial system. A judge may order records confidential if the landlord's case lacked merit, the tenant won or settled the dispute, or if keeping the records public would harm the tenant's ability to find future housing. The law also mandates sealing for mortgage-related evictions if the tenant had already vacated the property or did not receive proper notice to leave. Additionally, records can be sealed if the eviction judgment is five years old or if the tenant faced financial hardship due to job loss or medical issues during a state of emergency.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan law to clarify the specific reasons a local housing authority can legally end a tenant's lease in public housing projects. It defines "just cause" for eviction to include lease violations, using the property for illegal activities, or maintaining unsafe and unsanitary living conditions. The legislation directly affects residents of government-operated housing and the agencies that manage them by standardizing the rules for terminating tenancies. It also establishes that these termination actions must follow established legal procedures for recovering possession of premises.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state court administrative office to create and distribute a standardized form that summarizes tenant rights and lists available legal resources. The form must be included as an addendum to every lease agreement provided to tenants and posted in common areas of rental properties. Additionally, specific sections regarding protections for victims of domestic violence, criminal sexual conduct, or stalking must be highlighted in a larger font size. Landlords are directly affected by this requirement to provide and display the form, while tenants gain clearer access to information about their legal protections under Michigan housing laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to provide a specific tenant rights form to the public. Within 60 days of the state court administrative office creating this form, the authority must keep physical copies in its office and post the document on its website. The form itself is a summary of tenant rights already established under the existing Truth in Renting Act. This change ensures that the authority makes this information easily accessible to anyone seeking to understand their rental protections.