Rep. Pat Outman

Maddy summaryHB 4803 amends Michigan's concealed carry law to expand exemptions from license requirements for specific military personnel. It waives the need for a concealed pistol license for active-duty members of the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, or Marine Corps while on duty, National Guard members during duty or drills, and Canadian law enforcement officers. The bill also adds exemptions for National Guard military police in "title 32 status" and clarifies existing exemptions for military-related activities. These changes directly affect eligible military personnel, law enforcement, and security personnel who carry concealed weapons during official duties. The bill modifies existing law (MCL 28.432a) without altering the core licensing system for the general public.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment requiring immediate removal from office for any elected public officer convicted of a felony during their term. It would amend Michigan's state constitution to automatically vacate the position upon a felony conviction, bypassing current processes that may allow officers to remain in office pending appeals. The change directly affects elected officials like state legislators, mayors, and county commissioners who face felony convictions while serving. The amendment must be approved by voters at the next general election to take effect.

Maddy summaryHB 4707 prohibits Michigan cities, townships, and the state from using ranked choice voting in any election. The bill amends Michigan's election law to explicitly ban this voting method, which allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, and voids any existing local ordinances permitting it. It applies to all elections, including those for local offices, and defines "ranked choice voting" as any system where voters can select more than one candidate for a single position. The bill passed the House on August 20, 2025, with 57 votes in favor, and now awaits further action in the committee on Elections and Ethics.

Maddy summaryHB 4047 creates a new legal cause of action allowing individuals to sue media organizations that falsely depict them engaging in sexual conduct. The law directly affects media companies publishing such false content and individuals whose reputations were harmed by the inaccurate depictions. It establishes specific procedures for filing these lawsuits within the civil court system. The bill became law on August 26, 2025, after approval by the Governor.

Maddy summaryHB 4048 adds a new sentencing guideline for distributing intimate deepfake sexual images with aggravating circumstances, classifying it as a Class F felony punishable by up to 3 years in prison. This directly affects individuals convicted of disseminating such deepfakes, particularly those with prior offenses under Michigan law. The bill amends sentencing guidelines in Chapter XVII of the Michigan Penal Code to specifically address this crime, establishing a clear penalty framework for courts to apply. It became effective immediately upon the Governor's approval on August 26, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4783 amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to grant the Upper Peninsula Natural Resources Commission authority over fish management decisions in the Upper Peninsula. The bill transfers decision-making power from the state Department of Natural Resources to this regional commission for waters including Lake Superior, the St. Marys River, and all inland waters in the Upper Peninsula. Key provisions revise definitions and processes related to fish classification and management, specifically updating sections that govern trout streams and other water bodies. This change directly affects the commission's role in regulating fishing practices and protecting fish species within the designated Upper Peninsula waters.

Maddy summaryHB 4786 creates the Upper Peninsula Natural Resources Commission under Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. The commission, appointed by the governor from lists provided by UP legislators, will make rules specifically about game and sport fish management that affect only the Upper Peninsula. Members serve two-year terms without pay but receive expense reimbursement. This bill requires three related bills (HB 4783, 4784, and 4785) to also pass before taking effect.

Maddy summaryHB 4784 gives Michigan's Upper Peninsula Natural Resources Commission (UP Commission) new authority to manage wildlife specifically in the Upper Peninsula. It authorizes the UP Commission to establish the first hunting seasons for moose and wolves in the region, while requiring all decisions to follow scientific wildlife management principles. The bill also grants the UP Commission exclusive authority over game species that primarily affect the Upper Peninsula or have minimal impact outside the region. This change directly affects the UP Commission's management decisions, hunters pursuing moose or wolves in the UP, and wildlife conservation efforts focused on the Upper Peninsula. The law mandates public hearings and scientific review before implementing hunting regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 4785 creates the Upper Peninsula natural resources commission (UP commission) by amending Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to define it as a new entity. The bill also amends section 40102 to authorize the UP commission to issue orders regarding deer or elk feeding, a specific wildlife management issue. This commission will provide a regional decision-making body for natural resource matters in the Upper Peninsula, particularly concerning wildlife impacts on local ecosystems. The bill is tied to three other related bills (HB 4784, HB 4786, and HB 4783), requiring all to pass together.

Maddy summaryHB 4778 prohibits the administration of gene-based vaccines (including mRNA, modified mRNA, self-amplifying mRNA, and DNA vaccines) by any person or governmental entity in Michigan. The bill amends the Public Health Code to add Section 9228, explicitly banning the ordering or giving of these specific vaccines, while clarifying that "immunizing agents" (like traditional vaccines) remain unaffected. This directly affects healthcare providers, clinics, hospitals, and public health entities that administer vaccines, requiring them to stop using gene-based vaccines. The law focuses solely on gene-based vaccine administration and does not change requirements for other types of immunizations.