Rep. Angela Rigas

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 165) symbolically declares September 2025 as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Month and September 9, 2025, as FASD Awareness Day in Michigan. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but asks state agencies - including the Department of Health and Human Services, Education, and the FASD Task Force - to recognize these observances. The resolution highlights FASD as a preventable condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure, affecting development and requiring coordinated support. It aims to raise public awareness about FASD, emphasizing that no amount of alcohol during pregnancy is safe. The resolution was introduced and adopted by the Michigan House on September 9, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4841 requires medical facilities and funeral directors to obtain written parental authorization before disposing of fetal remains from pregnancies ending before 20 weeks gestation or weighing under 400 grams. It directly affects parents of early miscarriages or stillbirths, as well as hospitals, clinics, and funeral professionals handling such remains. The bill mandates that parents may choose burial, cremation, or donation, and specifies that facilities violating this must pay fines up to $50,000 for repeated offenses. This amendment to Michigan's Public Health Code updates existing procedures for final disposition of early fetal remains without altering abortion laws.

Maddy summaryHB 4017 modifies workplace safety reporting rules by reducing the maximum penalty for failing to report a death if the death occurs on a family farm. It specifically lowers the penalty amount for employers who don't report fatalities involving certain individuals (like family members) working on their own farm. The bill affects employers in Michigan who operate family farms and are subject to workplace safety laws under MCL 408.1035. This change directly alters the penalty structure for reporting requirements related to farm-related workplace deaths.

Maddy summaryHB 4673 amends Michigan's vehicle code to exempt Gold Star families (immediate family members of military service members killed in action) from the annual state park recreation passport fee. The bill changes section 805 of the Michigan Vehicle Code (MCL 257.805) to remove this fee requirement specifically for Gold Star family members when accessing state parks. This directly affects eligible Gold Star families by eliminating a cost for park access. The provision modifies an existing fee structure rather than creating new requirements or programs.

Maddy summaryHR 160 is a ceremonial House resolution congratulating Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church and the first American-born pope. It recognizes his historic significance for American Catholics and commends his lifetime of service, humility, and commitment to pastoral care. The resolution does not enact policy or affect any individuals or groups; it is purely symbolic. It was introduced and adopted by the House on September 3, 2025, with no further legislative action required.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares September 2025 as Deaf Awareness Month in Michigan. It directly recognizes Michigan's deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing community (approximately 7.4% of the state's population) and aims to raise public awareness about their experiences and contributions. The resolution is symbolic, highlighting the historical significance of September (commemorating the 1951 World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf) and promoting inclusivity without creating new laws or funding. It does not impose any requirements or change existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates August 31, 2025, as Overdose Awareness Day in Michigan. It symbolically recognizes the overdose crisis - highlighting that 2,826 Michiganders died from overdoses in 2023 - and aims to promote awareness of substance use disorders, which the resolution notes affect over 48 million Americans. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal state acknowledgment to honor victims and reduce stigma.

Maddy summaryHB 4672 amends Michigan's state park and boating access fee rules to exempt Gold Star family members (immediate family of service members killed in action) from paying the recreation passport fee. The bill modifies existing requirements in sections 74116 and 78119 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, which currently mandate that Michigan residents pay an annual fee to enter state parks or designated boating access sites. Under this bill, Gold Star family members would no longer need to pay this fee to access these recreational areas. The exemption applies directly to the fee requirement, not to other park entry rules or vehicle permit systems. The bill is currently pending in committee review.

Maddy summaryHB 4803 amends Michigan's concealed carry law to expand exemptions from license requirements for specific military personnel. It waives the need for a concealed pistol license for active-duty members of the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, or Marine Corps while on duty, National Guard members during duty or drills, and Canadian law enforcement officers. The bill also adds exemptions for National Guard military police in "title 32 status" and clarifies existing exemptions for military-related activities. These changes directly affect eligible military personnel, law enforcement, and security personnel who carry concealed weapons during official duties. The bill modifies existing law (MCL 28.432a) without altering the core licensing system for the general public.

Maddy summaryHB 4048 adds a new sentencing guideline for distributing intimate deepfake sexual images with aggravating circumstances, classifying it as a Class F felony punishable by up to 3 years in prison. This directly affects individuals convicted of disseminating such deepfakes, particularly those with prior offenses under Michigan law. The bill amends sentencing guidelines in Chapter XVII of the Michigan Penal Code to specifically address this crime, establishing a clear penalty framework for courts to apply. It became effective immediately upon the Governor's approval on August 26, 2025.