Rep. Graham Filler

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Judicial Protection Act, establishes new safety and privacy measures for judges in Michigan and their immediate family members. It allows judges to request that government agencies and private entities stop sharing specific personal details, such as home addresses, phone numbers, and financial information, with the public. To enforce this, the law creates a formal process where judges can submit written requests to remove or prevent the posting of this sensitive data. The protections apply to state, federal, and tribal court judges within the state, as well as their spouses, children, parents, and other relatives living at the same address.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act to update rules governing licenses for medical and recreational marijuana businesses. It directly affects individuals and companies involved in the cultivation, processing, testing, transportation, and sale of marijuana and industrial hemp by modifying existing requirements and adding new sections to the law. The key provisions include changes to how licenses are issued, adjustments to tax structures on commercial facilities, and updates to definitions regarding product safety and the roles of state regulatory agencies. Additionally, the legislation repeals certain previous sections while establishing new ones to ensure the safety of products and the security of licensed premises.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to repeal the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act, which currently regulates the licensing and operation of medical marijuana facilities in Michigan. The repeal would take effect on March 1, 2026, removing the existing legal framework that governs these businesses. However, the bill includes a condition stating that it will only become law if a separate, related bill is also enacted into legislation. If passed, the change would eliminate the specific licensing requirements and oversight procedures established by the 2016 act.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan laws to clarify how fines and costs from civil traffic infractions are distributed among local governments. It primarily affects county treasurers, city and township officials, and the political subdivisions where traffic violations occur. Under the new rules, most fines for local traffic code violations will be split between the county and the specific city or township where the violation happened, with a portion also going to library funds. A special provision ensures that fines from camera-based red-light or speed camera tickets are distributed according to existing vehicle code guidelines. Additionally, the law allows local districts to agree on alternative sharing arrangements for these funds if all involved parties consent.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Michigan Department of Education to create age-appropriate model programs for teaching students how to prevent cyberbullying and harassment at every grade level. It defines cyberbullying as the use of electronic devices like cell phones and computers to send intimidating or threatening messages. While the bill strongly encourages school districts to include these models in their curricula, it does not mandate their adoption. The legislation aims to provide schools with standardized resources to address online harassment among students.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits individuals with prior domestic violence convictions from applying to have any subsequent domestic violence convictions expunged. It also bars people convicted of serious felonies, specific violent crimes, and certain traffic offenses from seeking to clear their criminal records. A key provision prevents the expungement of operating while intoxicated convictions if the applicant has a history of domestic violence misdemeanors. Additionally, the bill requires courts to consider whether an applicant has completed rehabilitative programs before granting relief for a first-time OUI offense.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's personal protection order laws to clarify who can petition for an order and what specific behaviors are prohibited. It allows individuals to seek protection against spouses, family members, dating partners, or anyone with whom they share a household or child, covering acts such as entering premises, assaulting the petitioner, threatening violence, removing children, or possessing firearms. The legislation also expands protections to include interference with employment or education, stalking, and harming or threatening a pet owned by the petitioner. Additionally, the bill requires courts to provide written reasons for denying an order and prohibits the issuance of mutual orders unless both parties independently petition for them.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's probate laws to improve how courts handle guardianships and conservatorships for individuals who cannot manage their own affairs. It introduces a new process allowing judges to appoint a temporary guardian for up to six months when immediate action is needed to protect a person's welfare, even if formal notice to all interested parties has not yet been given. The legislation also clarifies the procedures for removing or replacing conservators and allows interested parties to request specific court orders, such as requiring financial reports or adjusting bond amounts. These changes are designed to streamline oversight and ensure quicker responses to situations where a guardian or conservator is not effectively performing their duties.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's legal process for appointing guardians or conservators for individuals who may be incapacitated. It requires courts to inform petitioners about less restrictive alternatives before filing and mandates the appointment of a legal representative for the individual unless they already have one. The legislation also establishes stricter rules for medical evaluations, ensuring that detailed reports on an individual's condition and capacity are shared with relevant parties while keeping the full report confidential from the public record. Additionally, the bill guarantees the right to an independent medical evaluation and outlines specific content requirements for professional assessments.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes changes to Michigan's sentencing guidelines specifically for individuals who knowingly provide false information on mining permit applications or reports. By amending the state's criminal procedure code, it would establish specific sentencing rules for this type of fraud, ensuring that penalties align with the severity of the offense. The legislation directly affects mining companies, their employees, and anyone legally required to submit accurate data to state regulators. It does not create new crimes but rather clarifies how existing laws regarding false statements in mining documents should be punished.