Rep. Phil Skaggs

Maddy summaryHB 6172 updates the Michigan Public Health Code to clarify how animal shelters and other Class B dealers can legally obtain and use sodium pentobarbital for euthanizing injured, sick, homeless, or unwanted domestic pets. The bill requires these facilities to secure a limited permit, maintain usage records, and ensure staff complete specific training programs approved by the state veterinarian that align with American Veterinary Medical Association guidelines. Additionally, it establishes a transition period for existing staff to meet new training requirements by January 1, 2022, while also reinforcing general rules for prescribing and dispensing controlled substances by practitioners and pharmacists.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Michigan school districts, academies, and intermediate districts from hiring or retaining individuals who worked for specific federal immigration agencies between September 1, 2025, and January 20, 2029. The affected agencies include Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, and Citizenship and Immigration Services. The law applies to any role within these educational institutions and targets people who were employed by these organizations during that specific future time frame.

Maddy summaryHB 6173 updates the Michigan penal code to clarify definitions and strengthen penalties related to animal fighting and baiting. The bill explicitly defines "animal control agencies" as shelters licensed under the Animal Protection Act and expands prohibitions to include renting or obtaining venues for these illegal activities. It also mandates that animal control agencies sterilize or secure a deposit for sterilization before adopting animals with fighting histories. Additionally, the legislation imposes stricter sentencing guidelines for owners whose trained fighting animals attack people and establishes specific misdemeanor charges for failing to restrain such animals on their property.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans in Michigan to count payments made by patients or on their behalf toward out-of-pocket maximums and cost-sharing requirements for prescription drugs. The rule applies to both standard plans and high-deductible plans, with a specific exception for high-deductible plans where counting such payments would disqualify a patient's health savings account. The legislation takes effect for policies delivered, issued, or renewed in the state after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 6171 updates the definitions within Michigan's Large Carnivore Act to clarify terms such as "animal control officer," "animal control shelter," and "large carnivore." The bill specifically aligns these definitions with existing laws regarding dog control and the Animal Shelter Act, ensuring consistency across different statutes. This legislative change directly affects the state Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, local animal control agencies, and facilities housing large carnivores like lions, tigers, and bears. By standardizing terminology, the bill aims to improve clarity for law enforcement officers, veterinarians, and permit holders operating under the act. The measure does not create new regulations but rather refines the language used to describe roles and facilities already covered by the law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires manufacturers and distributors of electric scooters and skateboards sold in Michigan to permanently attach a label showing the device's top speed and motor wattage. The label must be placed in a prominent spot, printed in Arial font, and use at least 9-point type. Additionally, the law prohibits anyone from modifying a device's speed or motor settings without updating the label to reflect the new specifications. These rules apply to micromobility devices that are distinct from bicycles, electric bicycles, or mopeds. The bill does not take effect unless it is passed together with a companion Senate bill.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires officials who issue dog licenses in Michigan to inform owners about the availability of microchipping services at veterinarians and animal shelters. It defines animal control and protection shelters according to existing state laws to ensure consistency in how these facilities are identified. The legislation does not take effect until a companion bill is passed, meaning it currently has no immediate impact on policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the certification or recertification of certain individuals as local corrections officers in Michigan if they have worked for specific federal immigration agencies between September 1, 2025, and January 20, 2029. The law directly affects people seeking to become local corrections officers on or after January 1, 2005, by adding a new requirement that they must not have been employed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services during that three-year window. While the bill maintains existing requirements for U.S. citizenship, age, and high school education, it introduces this specific employment restriction to prevent federal immigration workers from transitioning into local correction roles.

Maddy summaryHB 6174 updates the definitions within Michigan's law regulating the use of dogs and cats for laboratory research. The bill clarifies who qualifies as an "animal protection shelter," a "dealer," and a "research facility" to ensure consistent application of existing rules. It also specifies which organizations are eligible to receive animals from research facilities before they are euthanized. This legislative change is currently tied to another bill, meaning it will only become effective if both are passed together.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits individuals who worked for specific U.S. immigration agencies between September 1, 2025, and January 20, 2029, from becoming or remaining state correctional officers in Michigan. It requires all correctional officers to be certified or recertified by the Michigan Commission of Corrections, but explicitly excludes those with recent employment at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services from this requirement. The law applies to anyone seeking certification or recertification after six months from the act's effective date, ensuring that only eligible candidates meet the state's training standards.