Rep. Abraham Aiyash

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's vehicle lease laws to address what happens when a lessee dies before the lease term ends. It prohibits lease contracts from automatically terminating or banning early termination solely due to the lessee's death. Instead, the deceased person's estate must choose to either keep the lease active and continue payments or return the vehicle to end the contract without owing future payments. These rules apply only to lease agreements that begin, renew, or modify after the law takes effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's employee right to know laws to clarify how law enforcement agencies must handle personnel records and internal investigations. It requires employers to delete disciplinary reports older than four years from public records, with specific exceptions for legal proceedings, separations of service, and licensing reviews. Additionally, the bill mandates that employers maintain separate confidential files for criminal investigations, notifying employees of the investigation's outcome and destroying the file if no disciplinary action is taken. For criminal justice agencies, the law ensures that investigations resulting in no action or unfounded allegations cannot negatively impact an employee's future career opportunities.

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 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 requires Michigan law enforcement agencies to create written policies mandating that officers intervene when they witness another officer using objectively unreasonable force. Under the new rules, officers must stop such incidents and report their observations to a supervisor, with violations of this policy subject to disciplinary action. Agencies have 12 months to adopt these policies after the law takes effect, though they may choose to implement stricter standards than the state minimum. The legislation also allows agencies to use a model policy developed by the state commission to meet these requirements.

Maddy summaryThis Michigan bill requires all law enforcement agencies to create and publicly post written policies on how officers may use force. The new rules mandate that agencies adopt guidelines ensuring officers only use physical force that is objectively reasonable and reserve deadly force for situations where there is an immediate threat of death or serious injury. Agencies must also include specific instructions on de-escalation techniques and clarify that restricting air flow to a person's throat counts as deadly force. Additionally, the law compels these agencies to regularly review and update their policies to stay current with legal standards and case law.

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 the Michigan Campaign Finance Act by clarifying definitions for political terms and expanding reporting requirements for specific nonprofit groups. It formally defines "501(c)(4) organizations" and "527 organizations" as entities that are controlled, directed, or staffed by candidates, elected officials, their appointees, or their family members. Additionally, the legislation provides new definitions for concepts like "election cycle," "honorarium," and "fund raising event" to ensure consistent application of campaign finance rules. These changes directly affect political candidates, public officials, and the nonprofit organizations that interact with them by establishing clearer boundaries for what must be disclosed to the public.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires law enforcement to make time-stamped, audiovisual recordings of interrogations involving juveniles who are treated as adults for major felonies. It mandates that an attorney must be present during these custodial interrogations and establishes that any self-incriminating response from a juvenile is presumed inadmissible if it is not electronically recorded. The legislation also specifies that prosecutors must provide copies of recorded statements to defense counsel and instructs juries to consider the absence of a recording when evaluating evidence if one was not made. These changes aim to ensure transparency and legal representation for young suspects facing serious charges.