Rep. Emily Dievendorf

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes changes to how prisoners in Michigan pay for medical, dental, and vision care. It would require inmates who request nonemergency services to pay a copayment fee, with the cost shared by parents or guardians if the inmate is a minor. Additionally, the bill mandates that prisoners who intentionally harm themselves and receive emergency care must pay the full cost of that treatment instead of a copayment. The legislation also directs the state corrections department to decide whether to house self-injuring inmates in facilities equipped for on-site medical care and requires a report on the feasibility and cost of this arrangement within six months.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $10 million from the state school aid fund to reimburse Michigan school districts for providing free menstrual hygiene products to eligible students. To qualify for funding, districts must have designated bathrooms for females and males or both in their school buildings and must supply at least 20 tampons or pads per month to students who request them. The reimbursement amount is based on the percentage of students in the district who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, with a minimum guarantee of covering 50% of the program costs. Funding will be distributed across urban, suburban, and rural areas, including specific requirements for districts in Wayne, Eaton, Grand Traverse, Kent, Macomb, and Marquette counties.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's laws regarding the protection and management of critical sand dunes by amending and adding sections to the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. It directly affects local governments, property owners, and developers by refining definitions of land use, such as what constitutes a "contour change" or a "special use project," and clarifying the roles of state and local agencies. Key provisions include establishing clearer criteria for when permits are required, defining how dune areas are identified in official maps, and ensuring that any development balances environmental preservation with economic needs. The legislation also repeals several outdated sections and adds new ones to modernize the regulatory framework for these fragile ecosystems.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes the specific example of adultery from the list of crimes included in the standard indictment forms used in Michigan criminal proceedings. By deleting this reference, the legislation updates the state's criminal procedure code to ensure that official legal documents do not cite adultery as a model charge. The change directly affects prosecutors and courts by simplifying the templates for charging documents, though it does not alter the legal status of adultery itself. The bill is contingent on the simultaneous passage of another related measure before it can take effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Michigan school districts to provide free feminine hygiene products to students identified as "at-risk" starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Under the new provision, any eligible student who requests these items must receive at least 20 tampons or menstrual pads per month at no cost. The term "at-risk pupil" is defined by existing state laws regarding school aid eligibility, and the requirement applies to public school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's foreclosure laws to clarify how deeds must be recorded and to adjust the timeline for when a property can be legally sold if the owner fails to redeem it. It requires that deeds be recorded within 20 days of a foreclosure sale, ensuring that if this deadline is missed, the sale remains valid but the clock for the owner to reclaim the property starts only after recording. The legislation also updates the rules for calculating redemption amounts by explicitly including fees for taxes, senior liens, and insurance premiums, while allowing purchasers to designate a representative to help buyers compute these costs. Additionally, the bill mandates that registers of deeds mark deeds with the word "Redeemed" once a property is successfully reclaimed, providing a clear record of the transaction's status.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to create a comprehensive statewide strategy for researching and monitoring microplastics in the Great Lakes and drinking water supplies. The plan will involve contracting with state universities to study the ecological and health impacts of these tiny plastic particles while strictly avoiding private corporate involvement in sampling and detection methods. By July 2026, the department must submit the initial plan to the legislature, which will include baseline data, risk assessments, and recommendations for reducing microplastic pollution, with full implementation targeted for 2028 if funding is available.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's probate laws to improve how courts handle guardianships and conservatorships for individuals who cannot manage their own affairs. It introduces a new process allowing judges to appoint a temporary guardian for up to six months when immediate action is needed to protect a person's welfare, even if formal notice to all interested parties has not yet been given. The legislation also clarifies the procedures for removing or replacing conservators and allows interested parties to request specific court orders, such as requiring financial reports or adjusting bond amounts. These changes are designed to streamline oversight and ensure quicker responses to situations where a guardian or conservator is not effectively performing their duties.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's legal process for appointing guardians or conservators for individuals who may be incapacitated. It requires courts to inform petitioners about less restrictive alternatives before filing and mandates the appointment of a legal representative for the individual unless they already have one. The legislation also establishes stricter rules for medical evaluations, ensuring that detailed reports on an individual's condition and capacity are shared with relevant parties while keeping the full report confidential from the public record. Additionally, the bill guarantees the right to an independent medical evaluation and outlines specific content requirements for professional assessments.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan laws regarding guardianship and conservatorship to strengthen the rights of individuals facing incapacity proceedings. It requires guardians ad litem, who represent vulnerable people during these hearings, to personally visit the individual and clearly explain their legal rights, such as the ability to contest the petition or limit a guardian's authority over medical decisions. The legislation also mandates that courts provide free legal counsel to indigent individuals who wish to contest a guardianship or request specific limits on a guardian's powers. Additionally, the bill directs guardians ad litem to explore alternatives to full guardianship, such as limited guardianship or patient advocacy designations, and ensures that compensation for these representatives is only granted if they have fulfilled their new reporting duties.