Rep. Will Snyder

Maddy summaryHB 5205 requires Michigan health insurers to cover specific breast cancer-related services without cost-sharing. It mandates coverage for diagnostic exams, screening mammograms (every 5 years for ages 35-39, annually for 40+), outpatient treatment, and rehabilitation services like reconstructive surgery. The law prohibits deductibles, copays, or dollar limits on these services, aligning coverage terms with general medical care. This directly affects Michigan health insurance policyholders, particularly women needing breast cancer screening or treatment.

Maddy summaryHR 207 is a symbolic resolution declaring November 2025 as Children’s Grief Awareness Month in Michigan. It directly affects all Michiganders by encouraging community recognition of children experiencing loss, particularly during the holiday season when grief may intensify. The resolution highlights that one in twelve U.S. children lose a parent or sibling before high school graduation and emphasizes the need for support to address isolation and long-term emotional impacts. It urges Michiganders to support grieving children, families, and the organizations providing grief care, without creating new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 5188 modifies Michigan's workers' compensation system by adding a $100 fee for parties involved in lump-sum payment agreements for personal injury claims. This fee, paid by employers or carriers (with the carrier covering it for multiple defendants), applies to agreements filed after 1983 and funds the worker's compensation administrative revolving fund. The fund covers specific agency costs like training, case management, and hearings. The bill clarifies that filing a redemption agreement isn't an admission of liability and requires carriers to notify employers 10 business days before hearings.

Maddy summaryHB 5166 creates a new tax credit program to improve food security by allowing certain food businesses (like farms, processors, or distributors) to claim a 65% credit against their state income tax for donating food to certified organizations. Qualified organizations - such as food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, or regional food banks - must apply for certification annually and provide donors with written acknowledgments detailing the donation. The credit is capped at 50% of the business’s tax liability or $10,000 per year, whichever is lower, and must be claimed with annual tax returns. This directly affects food businesses making donations and certified food providers serving communities facing hunger.

Maddy summaryHB 5165 requires Michigan's Department of Environment to transition from paper-based to electronic submissions for environmental compliance documents related to underground storage tanks starting October 1, 2026. It directly affects businesses managing underground fuel tanks, as well as other entities submitting registrations, inspection reports, and test results under Part 211 of Michigan's environmental law. The bill mandates a web-based digital system with features like mobile access, GPS tracking for facilities, embedded digital cameras for inspections, and 24/7 searchable document storage. This replaces current paper-based processes with a standardized electronic platform for all required submissions. The key change is making digital submission mandatory for all specified documents, improving data accessibility and management for the department.

Maddy summaryHB 4432 creates a $2,500 refundable state income tax credit for qualified volunteer emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in Michigan, effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2025. To qualify, volunteers must serve at least 10 hours monthly with a life support agency (like EMS organizations), receive no hourly wage or salary, and only be reimbursed for reasonable expenses or receive customary benefits. The credit requires a signed verification statement from the agency confirming the volunteer’s service hours, compliance with training standards, and non-salary compensation. This directly affects unpaid EMS volunteers who meet these criteria, reducing their state tax liability or providing a refund if the credit exceeds their tax bill.

Maddy summaryHB 4376 modifies Michigan's sales tax rules for trade-in values on vehicle purchases. It increases the annual adjustment for the maximum deductible trade-in value from $500 to $1,000, starting January 1, 2020. This change allows car buyers trading in vehicles to reduce the taxable sales price by more when purchasing new or used cars from dealers. The provision applies only when the trade-in value is separately stated on the sales invoice.

Maddy summaryHB 4375 amends Michigan's Use Tax Act to limit the tax credit for trade-in value when purchasing new vehicles. It caps the deductible trade-in value at $5,000 for motor vehicles or recreational vehicles (previously $2,000, increased annually until 2018). This change directly affects vehicle buyers and dealers in transactions involving trade-ins, as it reduces the amount that can be offset against the purchase price for tax calculation purposes. The bill updates Section 2(f)(xii) of the Use Tax Act to reflect this $5,000 maximum. The change became effective immediately after the bill passed the Michigan House on October 23, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law), introduced by Rep. Snyder and adopted on October 22, 2025. It declares October 8, 2025, as "National APEX Day" in Michigan to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the federal APEX program (which helps small businesses navigate government contracting). The resolution honors Michigan APEX Accelerators for supporting 3,420 businesses and securing $2.23 billion in contracts in the previous year. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it solely recognizes the program's economic contributions.

Maddy summaryHB 5071 provides supplemental state funding for programs addressing violence against women, specifically allocating money to support existing grant programs under Michigan's Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) initiatives. This bill directly affects state agencies and local organizations administering these grants, such as domestic violence shelters and legal aid services. The key mechanism is creating a new appropriation within the state budget for fiscal year 2026 to cover costs not previously funded. It does not change eligibility or program rules but ensures continued funding for these services through a dedicated budget line. The bill is currently under review by the Appropriations Committee after its introduction on September 26, 2025.