Rep. Pat Outman

Maddy summaryHB 4846 creates a new, faster process for property owners to remove squatters (unlawful occupants) from residential properties without a court hearing. Owners or their agents must submit a verified complaint to the sheriff detailing that the occupant is not a tenant, family member, or owner and has been asked to leave. The sheriff then serves an immediate notice to vacate, removes occupants (possibly arresting them for trespass), and allows owners to change locks with sheriff assistance (at owner cost). Wrongfully removed occupants can sue for triple the fair market rent of the dwelling, plus attorney fees, with courts prioritizing these cases. This procedure does not replace standard eviction processes for lease violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow pharmacists to sell ivermectin without a prescription in oral, tablet, or topical forms. Pharmacists and retail pharmacies would be directly affected, as they could make the drug available over-the-counter under specific conditions. Key requirements include that the drug must be manufactured under good manufacturing practices and clearly labeled with dosage instructions, contraindications, and safety information. The bill amends Michigan’s Public Health Code to create these provisions (sections 17771 and 17771a).

Maddy summaryHB 4842 updates Michigan's requirements for driver education instructor training programs. It mandates that approved programs must include exactly four specific courses covering driver task analysis, classroom development, vehicle skills, and practicum, with each course requiring at least 2 semester hours and 3 weeks of instruction. The bill also sets detailed qualifications for instructors, requiring either a master's degree in education or 1,500 classroom hours, 500 behind-the-wheel hours, and 3.5 years of teaching experience. These changes directly affect colleges, universities, and training providers seeking approval to offer instructor preparation programs, as well as individuals pursuing driver education instructor certification.

Maddy summaryHB 4674 allows a deceased vehicle owner's next of kin to renew the vehicle's registration under specific conditions, such as within one year of the owner's death and if the registration was not expired for six months or more. It also modifies procedures for transferring titles to heirs or surviving spouses, setting a $100,000 value limit for vehicles (for 2024-2025) requiring only basic proof of death and heirship, rather than full estate paperwork. This directly affects families managing a deceased relative's vehicle, streamlining renewal and title processes without court involvement for lower-value vehicles. The bill adjusts the value threshold annually based on inflation starting in 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 4362 requires law enforcement to share missing senior or vulnerable adult reports with local police, broadcasters, and newspapers, which must then broadcast a public alert with the person's description and relevant details. The state will establish a system using existing wireless emergency networks to send text alerts directly to mobile devices in the affected area. This alert system can only activate after law enforcement completes a report and receives approval from the state police. The bill creates a standardized process to rapidly disseminate information about missing individuals, aiming to improve public awareness and search efficiency.

Maddy summaryHB 4024 requires public K-12 schools to restrict student access to restrooms and changing areas based on biological sex. This policy directly affects all students in these schools, particularly those whose gender identity does not align with their biological sex. The bill establishes new requirements for schools to enforce this policy, mandating that facility access be determined by biological sex rather than gender identity. It passed the legislature with immediate effect on September 9, 2025, and is now in force.

Maddy summaryHB 4841 requires medical facilities and funeral directors to obtain written parental authorization before disposing of fetal remains from pregnancies ending before 20 weeks gestation or weighing under 400 grams. It directly affects parents of early miscarriages or stillbirths, as well as hospitals, clinics, and funeral professionals handling such remains. The bill mandates that parents may choose burial, cremation, or donation, and specifies that facilities violating this must pay fines up to $50,000 for repeated offenses. This amendment to Michigan's Public Health Code updates existing procedures for final disposition of early fetal remains without altering abortion laws.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) declaring September 2025 as "Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Mentoring Month" in Michigan. It recognizes the work of Big Brothers Big Sisters, a nonprofit providing youth mentoring programs, and highlights statistics about the program's benefits for children. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply symbolically honors the organization and its volunteers. It was introduced and adopted by the Michigan House of Representatives on September 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4832 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to establish a new licensure process for anesthesiologist assistants (AAs), directly affecting AAs seeking to practice in the state and the Michigan Board of Medicine. The bill adds new sections defining AA qualifications, supervision requirements, and scope of practice, while updating existing licensing statutes to include AAs as a distinct licensed profession. Key provisions require AAs to complete state-approved education programs and work under physician supervision, with specific standards for training and clinical responsibilities. This bill is procedural in nature, creating the regulatory framework for AA licensure rather than changing patient care standards. It was introduced on August 27, 2025, and referred to the Health Policy Committee.

Maddy summaryHB 4819 amends Michigan's election law to clarify that the secretary of state's office becomes vacant if they file for or are nominated for another elected or appointed public office. This directly affects the secretary of state, preventing them from holding that position while pursuing another office. The key provision adds a new reason for vacancy under section 82, requiring the secretary of state (or attorney general if the secretary's office is vacant) to notify the governor of the vacancy within 10 days. The bill makes no changes to existing vacancy reasons like death, resignation, or conviction.