Sen. Rosemary Bayer

Maddy summarySB 25 allows owners of motor vehicle repair facilities in Michigan to operate additional locations under the same registration. It creates a new "auxiliary facility" category (defined in Section 14(3)) that permits a single facility owner to run multiple locations without separate registrations, as long as they meet specific requirements. This directly affects small business owners in the auto repair industry seeking to expand their operations. The bill amends key sections of Michigan's Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act to implement this change, streamlining registration for multi-location repair businesses.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 136 primarily eliminates the requirement for healthcare providers to notify patients about dense breast tissue after mammography. This change directly impacts patients undergoing mammograms and the medical facilities that perform these screenings in Michigan. The bill also enacts broader amendments concerning the use of radiation machines for mammography procedures. These modifications are made by amending and repealing specific sections within the existing Public Health Code.

Maddy summarySB 98 requires child care centers in Michigan to install temporary door locking devices or systems that comply with the Stille-DeRossett-Hale construction code (MCL 125.1504i). This applies directly to licensed child care facilities, mandating that any temporary locks (like those used during emergencies) meet specific safety standards already defined in state building regulations. The bill does not create new security requirements but aligns child care center door safety with existing construction code provisions. It became law after approval by the governor on December 23, 2025, and is now part of Michigan’s child care licensing statute (MCL 722.111 et seq.).

Maddy summarySB 96 establishes safety standards for temporary door locking devices in Michigan child care centers. It requires these devices to be portable (not permanently attached), allow quick unlocking from both inside and outside with a key/tool, not interfere with fire exits, and be installed per approved plans. Child care centers must submit installation details for approval, provide staff training, and limit lock use to specific emergency periods. The law directly affects all licensed child care centers operating such devices, ensuring they meet fire safety and emergency access requirements.

Maddy summarySB 97 updates Michigan's fire prevention code to clarify that temporary locking devices or systems installed in child care centers - under specific construction codes - do not violate fire safety rules. It directly affects child care centers using these temporary locks during construction or renovations. The bill amends Section 22 of the Fire Prevention Code (MCL 29.22) to explicitly exclude such devices from being considered fire hazards, aligning with existing construction safety standards. This is a technical clarification, not a new policy, and applies only to child care centers meeting the referenced construction code requirements.

Maddy summarySB 158 prohibits the use of automated programs (bots) to purchase event tickets online in bulk. It directly affects consumers trying to buy tickets fairly and venues or ticket sellers using such bots to manipulate sales. The bill creates a new legal prohibition against these automated ticket-buying practices, making it illegal for businesses to deploy them. This policy change aims to prevent scalping and ensure equitable access to tickets for the general public.

Maddy summarySB 349 would allow Michigan high school students to opt out of the workforce readiness assessment portion of the Michigan Merit Examination. The bill amends MCL 380.1279g to provide this opt-out option directly to students taking the exam. It does not change the overall examination requirements but gives students a choice regarding this specific assessment component. The bill is currently pending in the Committee on Education and Workforce.

Maddy summarySB 95 (the "hospital price transparency act") prohibits hospitals from attempting to collect debts for services provided when they were not complying with state price transparency laws. It specifically bans hospitals from using debt collectors, suing patients, or reporting debts to credit bureaus for care received during non-compliance periods. The bill directly affects hospitals that fail to publicly list prices for services (like "chargemaster" rates) and patients who received care during those violations. Key provisions define "collection actions" and clarify that hospitals cannot pursue payment for non-compliant billing periods, offering patients remedies if hospitals attempt collection anyway.

Maddy summarySB 761 requires permits for large-scale water withdrawals in Michigan, affecting entities like municipalities, utilities, or industries planning new or expanded water use exceeding 1 million gallons per day (or 2 million gallons for certain systems). It mandates applicants to submit detailed plans, pay a $2,000 fee, and demonstrate compliance with conservation measures, watershed protection, and environmental impact standards before permits are granted. The bill includes a 45-day public comment period, a 120-day review timeline for the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, and conditions that water must be returned to its source watershed and cause no adverse resource impacts. This amendment updates Michigan’s water withdrawal rules under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, focusing on sustainable management of water resources.

Maddy summarySB 82 creates new legal protections to enhance the safety of judges, their families, and household members. The bill directly affects judges and their immediate household by limiting public access to personal information like home addresses and phone numbers. Key provisions require courts to implement measures that restrict the disclosure of such details and establish protocols for physical safety. This legislation aims to strengthen existing safeguards against potential threats by making personal information less accessible to the public.