Rep. Will Snyder

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan law to clarify when law enforcement must collect and forward biometric data, such as fingerprints, following an arrest. It requires agencies to gather this information for specific serious offenses, including felonies and certain misdemeanors, and mandates that the data be sent to the state police within 72 hours. The legislation also outlines procedures for destroying biometric data if a person is released without charges or if an arrest record is expunged, ensuring that digital records are removed when appropriate. Additionally, the bill includes a provision to remove references to sodomy from a 1925 statute regarding criminal history records.

Maddy summaryHB 4433 removes sodomy between consenting adults from the list of crimes that allow judges to close preliminary court hearings to the public. This change means that cases involving consensual adult sodomy will no longer be eligible for closed-door proceedings, ensuring they remain open to public observation like other criminal cases. The bill applies specifically to the state's Code of Criminal Procedure and affects how magistrates handle pre-trial hearings for this specific offense.

Maddy summaryHB 4431 removes the state law that criminalizes consensual sodomy between adults. By repealing specific sections of the Michigan Penal Code, the bill eliminates the felony charges and potential prison sentences currently available for this act. The legislation does not address bestiality, which remains a separate crime under the law. This change directly affects individuals who engage in private sexual conduct between consenting adults.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates new criminal penalties for assaulting or battering public transit operators, including bus drivers, train conductors, and streetcar operators, while they are performing their duties. The law establishes different punishment levels based on the severity of the attack and whether a weapon is used, ranging from misdemeanors with fines up to $2,000 and jail time up to one year for unarmed assaults causing serious injury, to felonies with potential prison sentences up to eight years and fines up to $8,000 for attacks involving dangerous weapons. The legislation also mandates that transit vehicle owners post signs warning passengers that assaulting an operator can lead to prosecution and enhanced penalties, and it allows for increased charges if the offender has a prior conviction under this specific section.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Michigan's state transportation department to use automated cameras in construction work zones to enforce lower speed limits when workers are present. The system must use advanced lidar technology rather than radar and must capture clear images of license plates along with the location and time of the violation. Before enforcement begins, signs must warn drivers one mile ahead, and digital displays must show approaching vehicles their current speed. The department is required to prioritize high-risk zones, limit the number of active cameras per region, and ensure the technology is deployed equitably across different communities.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's Revised Judicature Act to clarify how fines and court costs are distributed, particularly for violations involving automated speed enforcement systems. It directs that most fines from standard traffic and penal law violations continue to go to county treasurers or local libraries, while specifically routing fines from camera-based speed violations to the county and fines for certain vehicle code violations to the state transportation department. The legislation also establishes new allocation rules for commercial vehicle violations, splitting the funds between the local jurisdiction where the citation was issued and the county for library purposes. These financial distribution changes are contingent upon the simultaneous passage of a companion bill that addresses related judicial procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's vehicle code to clarify lane usage rules for drivers on roadways with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction. It requires vehicles to stay in the extreme right-hand lane unless passing, turning left, avoiding streetcars, or responding to construction. The law specifically restricts heavy trucks and trailers from using any lane other than the rightmost one on freeways with three or more lanes, except when making turns or avoiding hazards. Local governments are also prohibited from passing ordinances that contradict these specific lane assignment rules. Violations of these requirements are classified as civil infractions.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's insurance laws to clarify which actions by insurance companies do not count as unfair trade practices like discrimination or rebating. It specifically exempts life insurance bonuses, premium adjustments based on group loss experience, and free or discounted value-added services that help with risk management, health, or financial wellness. The law requires that any such services be fair, reasonable in cost, and directly related to the insurance coverage while ensuring customers receive necessary contact information. Additionally, the bill grants the state director authority to create rules that protect consumer data privacy and prevent unfair discrimination in the implementation of these changes.

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.