Rep. Angela Rigas

Maddy summaryHB 4394 creates a new permit fee for barbers and cosmetologists to provide services to veterans outside their regular licensed facilities. It amends Michigan's State License Fee Act to establish this specific permit, allowing licensed professionals to offer mobile services for veterans without needing a full facility license. The bill directly affects licensed beauty professionals seeking to serve veterans in non-traditional settings, such as veteran centers or homes. This provision adds a targeted fee structure for these off-site veteran services while maintaining existing licensing requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 4395 allows licensed barbers in Michigan to provide hair services at veteran service organizations without needing additional permits. It updates existing barber licensing laws (MCL 339.1117 & 339.1217) to explicitly permit this activity at locations serving veterans. The bill directly affects licensed barbers who may now offer services at these organizations and the veteran service organizations themselves. This change simplifies access to barber services for veterans by removing a previous regulatory barrier. The bill passed the House on June 12, 2025, with strong bipartisan support.

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 4388, the "Social Media Regulation Act," requires social media companies with at least 5 million global users to verify the age of Michigan residents applying for accounts and obtain explicit parental consent if the applicant is under 18. It directly affects minors in Michigan and major social media platforms, prohibiting account creation without age verification or parental consent for minors. The law excludes non-social media services like email, direct messaging, news sites, e-commerce, and school-specific platforms (e.g., learning management systems) from its requirements. The bill takes effect 180 days after enactment, mandating social media companies to deny applications that fail these verification steps.

Maddy summaryThis bill declares March 2026 as Agriculture Month in Michigan to recognize the state's significant food and agriculture industry. The resolution highlights the sector's economic contributions, including over 805,000 jobs and billions in annual revenue from various crops like cherries, apples, and soybeans. It serves as a commemorative measure with no operational changes, encouraging citizens to celebrate the importance of agriculture to Michigan's economy.

Maddy summaryHB 4582, the "Commercial Premises Liability Act," establishes new rules for property owners regarding injuries to customers (invitees) on their premises. It creates a defense for property owners against liability claims when a hazard is "open and obvious" (e.g., a clearly visible spill), meaning they generally don’t need to warn customers about such conditions. However, owners must take reasonable precautions if an obvious hazard has "special features" making it unavoidable or posing severe risk (like a steep, unmarked step). The bill clarifies it doesn’t override existing laws or change comparative fault rules, focusing solely on defining when property owners must act to prevent injuries.

Maddy summaryHB 4908 allows cosmetology apprentices to perform shampoo services (preparing for shampoo, shampooing, or blow-drying) in licensed establishments without a full cosmetology license. To qualify, apprentices must complete 350 hours of training in a cosmetology curriculum and be enrolled in an apprenticeship program run by a licensed establishment owner. The bill requires establishments to verify apprentices' eligibility with a school letter on file, maintain records for 3 years, and have a licensed cosmetologist present during services. It does not permit apprentices to perform other cosmetology services beyond shampooing.

Maddy summaryHB 5125 would add enhanced penalties for theft of commercial cargo in Michigan. If passed, individuals convicted of stealing cargo (defined as goods in transit via trucks, warehouses, or shipping facilities, excluding direct-to-consumer packages like retail deliveries) could face up to 10 additional years in prison. Prosecutors must specify this enhanced penalty in court documents, and the extra sentence would run consecutively with any other sentences for the same crime. The bill specifically targets theft of large-scale commercial shipments moving through transportation systems.