Rep. Abraham Aiyash

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits judges from sentencing individuals under the age of 19 to life in prison without the possibility of parole. It achieves this by amending existing criminal procedure laws to remove the authority for courts to impose such extreme sentences on juveniles. The legislation directly affects the sentencing options available for minors convicted of serious crimes, ensuring they cannot receive a life sentence with no chance of release. By eliminating this specific penalty, the bill restricts the maximum punishment for young offenders while leaving other sentencing structures for adults and older juveniles unchanged.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's public health code to exclude individuals under the age of 19 from facing life imprisonment without parole for specific drug-related crimes. It targets the sale, manufacture, or possession of adulterated or misbranded drugs that result in death, particularly when the offender intended to kill or cause serious harm to two or more people. While adults committing these acts could previously face life sentences without the possibility of parole, this legislation ensures that minors convicted of the same offenses receive a fixed-term sentence ranging from 20 to 60 years instead. The law also maintains existing penalties for less severe violations and includes a tie-breaker provision requiring the simultaneous enactment of four related bills for this change to take effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Reporting of Law Enforcement Officer Misconduct Privacy Act to protect the confidentiality of individuals who file complaints against law enforcement officers in Michigan. It generally prohibits government agencies, attorneys, and other authorized bodies from disclosing the identity of a complainant without their consent, except in specific situations such as when a court orders it, criminal charges are filed, or an internal investigation requires it. To enforce these protections, the law imposes a civil fine of up to $500 on any person who knowingly reveals a complainant's identity in violation of the act.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's law enforcement standards act to modernize how police officers are licensed and trained. It requires agencies to verify that new officers meet specific standards, such as completing training, passing exams, and passing background checks, before they take an oath of office. The legislation adds new sections to the law to clarify these procedures and establish a training fund to support local police departments. Ultimately, the changes aim to ensure that all law enforcement officers in the state are properly vetted and qualified for their roles.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the existing Law Enforcement Officer Separation of Service Record Act to create a more detailed process for documenting why officers leave their jobs. It requires agencies to maintain a specific record for each departing officer that includes the reasons for separation and any active disciplinary investigations within the past year. The law mandates that agencies finalize these records within five days of an officer's departure and provide the officer with a written notice of their right to review and dispute the information. If an officer disagrees with the record, they have seven days to request corrections or submit a written statement explaining their side, which must be attached to the official file.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Michigan Water Trust Fund within the state treasury to manage and protect the state's water resources for current and future generations. The fund will be financed through royalties collected by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, with strict rules ensuring that at least $750 million in principal remains invested while allowing up to 70% of annual earnings to be used for specific purposes. A new board will oversee the distribution of grant money to support low-income households with water access, assist communities during water emergencies, replace lead service lines, test private wells, and fund broader water infrastructure and flood resilience projects. The legislation also defines the roles of the state department and the newly created board, which will consist of the department director and six members appointed by the governor to review and recommend grant recipients.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's search warrant procedures to require law enforcement officers to announce their identity and purpose and wait a reasonable period before forcibly entering a home or building. Officers must wear uniforms or be clearly identifiable during such forced entries to ensure occupants know they are dealing with police. The law includes specific exceptions allowing entry without announcement if there is an immediate threat to life, evidence suggests occupants are aware of the officers' presence, or announcing identity would hinder the investigation. When seeking authorization for these exceptions, officers must include details about known occupants, any disabilities, and animals in the warrant application.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's penal code to establish specific criminal penalties for law enforcement officers who tamper with evidence, particularly digital recordings from body-worn cameras. It prohibits officers from intentionally removing, altering, or failing to activate these cameras when such actions interfere with official investigations or legal proceedings. The legislation also bans officers from offering false evidence or retaliating against individuals who report crimes, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the severity of the misconduct. Additionally, the law includes an affirmative defense for officers acting solely to encourage truthful testimony and clarifies that these rules do not restrict the lawful duties of attorneys.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the definition of an "involuntary statement" within Michigan's existing law regarding disclosures by law enforcement officers. It clarifies that such statements are those compelled by a threat of job loss or other employment sanctions, while explicitly excluding information given knowingly and intentionally that is false or misleading. The legislation also updates the definitions of "law enforcement agency" and "law enforcement officer" to include specific groups like emergency dispatch workers and local corrections officers. These changes apply to a wide range of public safety entities, including state police, local police departments, and university security forces. The new definitions will take effect 90 days after the bill is signed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's Safe Drinking Water Act to establish a new permitting and licensing system for companies that produce bottled drinking water using large quantities of state water. It requires facilities withdrawing more than 200,000 gallons per day or transferring over 100,000 gallons daily to submit detailed applications assessing environmental and hydrological impacts, which must include public notice, community consultation, and a $5,000 fee through 2025. Starting in 2026, the bill mandates that all such bottling operations obtain a specific state license that includes a $6,000 fee, ensuring compliance with water quality standards and addressing potential effects on local water sources. The legislation also empowers the Department of Agriculture to withhold approval if out-of-state water sources lack adequate oversight or if proposed withdrawals threaten local water systems.