Rep. Kristian Grant

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's insurance code to clarify how insurers must handle rate filings and information requests for automobile and home insurance policies. It requires insurers to provide specific details about how their rates are calculated upon request and mandates that rate manuals include clear explanations of rating rules, discounts, and premium adjustments. The legislation also establishes a 90-day waiting period for new automobile insurance rate plans to take effect, with limited exceptions, and reinforces protections against redlining by prohibiting insurers from denying coverage based on a customer's location. Additionally, the bill ensures that information submitted to the state regarding insurance rates is generally public, unless an insurer successfully proves it constitutes a trade secret.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to amend Michigan's sentencing guidelines to specifically address cases where law enforcement officers are charged with tampering with evidence. By updating the legal code, it aims to establish clearer rules for determining the punishment for these specific offenses committed by police personnel. The legislation does not create new crimes but rather refines how existing laws are applied to ensure consistent sentencing for officers who mishandle evidence.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary commission to develop age-appropriate instruction on African-American history for Michigan K-12 schools. The commission will be appointed by the governor and include representatives from major universities, the NAACP, and historical museums. Within one year of its first meeting, the commission must submit recommendations to the state board of education on how to integrate this history into the core curriculum. Following the submission of these recommendations, the state board is required to update academic standards within two school years, and school districts must begin providing this instruction starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, the bill mandates that state social studies assessments include questions related to the new learning objectives beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's Youth Tobacco Act to strictly prohibit the advertising, display, marketing, and sale of nicotine and tobacco products with characterizing flavors, such as fruity or menthol tastes. It defines characterizing flavors broadly to include any distinguishable taste or aroma other than tobacco, as well as cooling or numbing sensations, and establishes a legal presumption that a product has such a flavor if the manufacturer or seller implies it through text, images, or consumer-facing actions. Businesses that violate these restrictions face escalating civil fines and potential license suspensions or revocations for repeat offenses within a 36-month period. The legislation also creates a new state fund to finance the administration and enforcement of these rules, including compliance checks and staff training.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Age of Majority Act to clarify that it does not apply to the Youth Nicotine and Tobacco Act, ensuring that the legal age for purchasing tobacco products remains 21 despite the general age of adulthood being 18. By explicitly excluding tobacco regulations from the age of majority provisions, the legislation maintains the existing restriction that individuals under 21 cannot buy tobacco. The change affects the state's legal framework by preventing any conflict between the general definition of an adult and the specific rules governing tobacco sales.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's laws regarding the expungement of criminal records by clarifying how multiple offenses committed within a short timeframe are counted for eligibility. It allows people to petition to set aside convictions for several crimes that happened at the same time, provided none of those crimes involve assault, dangerous weapons, or carry a maximum penalty of ten years or more. The legislation also adjusts the waiting periods required before applying for expungement, requiring seven years for multiple felonies, five years for serious misdemeanors or first-time drunk driving offenses, and three years for other misdemeanors. Additionally, the bill adds specific rules for first-time operating while intoxicated convictions, permitting expungement only if the person has not previously applied for one and has completed any court-ordered rehabilitation programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Michigan correctional facilities to give every prisoner forms that let them choose who can receive their medical records and who should be notified in a medical emergency. Prisoners must sign these forms to designate specific people as authorized recipients for their health information and as emergency contacts for critical situations. If a prisoner faces a serious medical emergency requiring hospital care, the department must immediately contact the designated emergency contact and may share the prisoner's location if necessary. The law also allows authorized recipients to request specific medical details about the prisoner, while the department must provide clear instructions and brochures explaining how these designations work.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's public health code to regulate medical exfoliation procedures, which include dermaplaning and microdermabrasion. It requires that anyone performing these treatments must do so under the supervision of a licensed physician, except for the physicians themselves. Additionally, the law mandates that patients must give their informed consent before undergoing these procedures. The bill does not take effect unless another related bill is also passed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's occupational code to update definitions and licensing requirements for cosmetologists, estheticians, and natural hair culturists. It clarifies that "braiding" and "natural hair cultivation" are distinct services that do not involve chemical treatments, while "skin care services" include facials, waxing, and body treatments but exclude permanent makeup and tanning. The legislation also establishes new training hour requirements for estheticians, increasing the mandate from 400 to 750 hours for those starting training on or after July 1, 2024, and expands the definition of cosmetology establishments to include mobile salons and cosmetology suites.

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.