Rep. Jerry Neyer

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that health club owners, operators, and employees have no legal duty to provide emergency services when using an automated external defibrillator (AED) on their premises. It achieves this by amending the existing Good Samaritan Act to explicitly state that individuals are not required to render emergency aid in these situations. The legislation also confirms that this change does not restrict the protections already available under the state's Good Samaritan Act for other types of emergency assistance.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's health education standards to require middle and high school students to receive instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator use, and first aid response kits. The curriculum must be based on guidelines from recognized organizations like the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association and should include hands-on practice for students physically able to participate. Schools are permitted to use various community professionals, such as paramedics or firefighters, to teach these skills, while online-only programs are exempt from the hands-on requirement. Additionally, the law clarifies that regular teachers do not need CPR certification unless they are teaching a course that results in an official certification card for the students.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's insurance code to update the requirements for Special Purpose Financial Corporations (SPFCs) seeking a limited certificate of authority to transact insurance or reinsurance. It mandates that these entities hold annual management meetings in the state, maintain a local principal place of business, and file specific documentation regarding their insurance securitization transactions with the department of insurance. Additionally, the legislation requires the attorney general to review organizational documents before they become effective and ensures that directors retain personal liability for breaches of loyalty or intentional misconduct.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the legal definitions used in Michigan's Grade A Milk Law to align with the 2023 revision of the federal Pasteurized Milk Ordinance. By amending the statute, it clarifies terms such as "producer," "processor," and "retail food establishment" to ensure consistency with current industry standards. The changes also standardize definitions for equipment, sampling tools, and sanitary practices, providing clearer guidance for dairy farms, processing plants, and grocery stores. Ultimately, the legislation aims to modernize the regulatory framework without altering the core requirements for milk safety and quality.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget to sell or transfer two specific state-owned parcels of land in Arenac County. It establishes rules for determining fair market value and allows the property to be sold to the public, offered to local governments, or transferred to other state agencies under certain conditions. A key provision requires that if the land is sold to a local government for less than its full market value, the buyer must agree to use it exclusively for public purposes such as parks, education, or law enforcement. The legislation also mandates that any money earned from the sale must first cover the costs of the transaction before any remaining revenue goes to the state.

Maddy summaryHB 5953 limits the late fees or penalties that privately owned toll bridge operators can charge for unpaid tolls to no more than five times the original toll amount. This restriction applies only to privately owned bridges and does not affect international crossings or publicly owned bridges. The bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to establish this cap, ensuring that fees for overdue tolls remain proportional to the initial cost.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires local zoning laws to allow farms and agricultural land to host commercial weddings and similar events. It prevents municipalities from banning these activities on properties zoned for agriculture, though it permits local rules regarding noise, traffic, and operating hours. The law applies to any zoning ordinance created under Michigan's zoning enabling act and takes effect 90 days after becoming law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Michigan Department of Education to create and publish a list of recommended curriculum and assessment companies for school districts and academies by April 1, 2026. To be included on this list, companies must offer programs that align with state standards, provide evidence of effectiveness, support diverse learning needs, and offer flexible, accessible digital and print materials. The department must update this list annually, but school boards retain the authority to choose whether or not to use the recommended companies.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or offering for sale of cultivated meat within Michigan. Cultivated meat is defined as meat produced from animal cells grown in a laboratory outside of the living animal. The legislation amends existing food safety laws to add this specific ban while maintaining current labeling requirements for other meat products. If a person violates this prohibition, they could face misdemeanor charges, fines, or imprisonment.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes creating a new fundraising license plate in Michigan specifically for the Michigan 4-H organization. Under the plan, the Secretary of State would work with 4-H to design the plates, and any money raised from their sale would be transferred to the Michigan 4-H Foundation. The legislation includes a condition that it will only take effect if a related bill, HB 5056, is also passed into law.