Rep. John Fitzgerald

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 18, 2026, as Champions Day in Michigan to honor the state's historic sports achievements from 1935 and recent successes. The resolution encourages citizens to celebrate the 1935 victories of Joe Louis, the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Red Wings, while also acknowledging Olympic gold medalists and the University of Michigan men's basketball team's 2026 national championship. As a commemorative measure, the bill has no legal requirements or funding provisions and serves solely to recognize these athletic milestones.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires condominium associations in Michigan to conduct regular reserve studies to plan for future repairs and replacements of common areas. It mandates that qualifying associations, which have an annual budget over $20,000 or more than 20 units, hire a qualified professional to perform these studies every five years and establish a corresponding funding plan. The bill also ensures that these studies and funding plans are available for owners to review and requires associations to notify residents annually about reserve fund balances and potential future special assessments.

Maddy summaryHB 5251 requires Michigan's medical assistance program (Medicaid for low-income residents) to cover prescribed pediatric extended care for children. This specifically affects low-income children in Michigan who need specialized, long-term medical care beyond standard hospital stays. The bill amends state law to mandate this coverage under existing rules for pediatric extended care (Part 219A of the Public Health Code). The coverage would apply to children receiving medically necessary care as prescribed by a doctor. The bill is contingent on the passage of companion legislation (HB 5252).

Maddy summaryHB 5252 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to create a new licensing category for "prescribed pediatric extended care facilities," which provide specialized long-term medical care for children with complex health needs. The bill establishes specific licensing requirements for these facilities, including standards for staffing, medical oversight, and facility operations, directly affecting providers seeking to operate such services. Key provisions include adding Part 219A to the code and revising existing sections (20106, 20109, 20115, 20161) to incorporate these new requirements. This change aims to ensure consistent safety and quality standards for pediatric extended care facilities across the state. The bill is currently pending in the House Health Policy Committee.

Maddy summaryHB 4848 requires Michigan schools to inform staff, students in grades 6-12, and parents about a state law prohibiting sextortion - a crime where someone threatens to share a minor's nude photos to demand more sexual content or money. The Department of Education must provide schools with a notice explaining this law (MCL 750.213b), including a link to the penal code and contact details for the state police school safety office. Schools must then distribute this notice to affected groups and implement annual training on sextortion using materials from federal agencies like the FBI. This bill focuses on education and awareness, not new criminal penalties, directly impacting all public and charter schools in Michigan.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits businesses from charging fees to veterans or their families for obtaining military discharge records, specifically form DD214. It amends Michigan's consumer protection act to ban compensation for providing or assisting in obtaining this document, while allowing accredited government agencies, recognized veterans' organizations, and federal accredited individuals to receive payment for related services. The legislation also requires clear disclosures in advertisements for veterans' benefit events and prohibits businesses from guaranteeing specific benefit outcomes. The law applies to anyone engaged in trade or commerce but excludes state, county, city, and federal officials acting in their official capacities.

Maddy summaryThis bill declares March 18, 2026, as Athletic Trainer Day in the state of Michigan to recognize the contributions of athletic trainers. The resolution formally acknowledges the role of over 1,700 licensed athletic trainers in Michigan who provide health care services, injury prevention, and rehabilitation to athletes and individuals engaged in physical activity. It does not change laws or create new programs but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise public awareness of the athletic training profession. The measure was introduced by Representatives Fitzgerald and Tate and was adopted by the House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryHB 5430 changes how long people can live at campgrounds without being considered permanent residents. It defines campground residents as "temporary" if the campground is within 50 miles of a local government meeting specific housing or emergency conditions, such as a declared state of emergency, a documented housing shortage in a master plan, worker shortages in key industries (like healthcare or construction), or census data showing tight rental markets (e.g., vacancy rates below 5% or high rent costs). This applies to campgrounds in qualifying areas and affects both residents (who may face different regulations) and campground operators (who must follow the new residency classification rules). The bill directly targets communities with housing challenges by adjusting campground residency rules through these five defined triggers.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents working in Michigan to activate body-worn cameras when interacting with the public, except in private places where individuals expect privacy. The law mandates that these cameras record audio and video of the agents' activities during such interactions and establishes a civil infraction with a fine of up to $500 for non-compliance. Additionally, the bill specifies that agents who fail to pay the imposed fine would be deemed ineligible to work in the state until the debt is settled. The legislation applies specifically to federal ICE agents operating within Michigan's borders and creates a new regulatory framework for their use of recording technology.

Maddy summaryHB 5592 creates a new licensure requirement for freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities in Michigan. It directly affects independent medical facilities that provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which uses high-oxygen environments to treat specific medical conditions like non-healing wounds. The bill amends Michigan's Public Health Code to establish specific standards and oversight for these facilities, including facility requirements and operational guidelines. This change ensures these specialized treatment centers meet defined safety and quality standards under state regulation.