Sen. Rosemary Bayer

Maddy summarySB 159 empowers the Attorney General to investigate deceptive practices by online ticket sellers, such as hidden fees, false seat availability, or misleading pricing for event tickets. It creates a new legal framework allowing the AG to impose fines and remedies for violations, directly affecting businesses selling event tickets online. Key provisions establish clear procedures for investigations and specify penalty amounts for noncompliance. The law aims to protect consumers from unfair ticket sales tactics without specifying exact financial thresholds or enforcement timelines.

Maddy summarySB 46 updates regulations for water delivery systems in mobile home parks by amending existing water supply laws (1976 PA 399). The bill directly affects mobile home park owners and residents by requiring these systems to meet specific reliability and safety standards. Key provisions include setting requirements for system maintenance, water quality testing, and emergency response protocols for parks relying on shared water infrastructure. This change ensures consistent, safe water access for mobile home park communities under revised regulatory guidelines.

Maddy summarySB 441 establishes a legal framework for local governments (cities, towns, counties) in Michigan to create stormwater management utilities. It requires these entities to adopt a stormwater management plan and a fee ordinance, with fees based on property characteristics to cover costs for flood control and water quality systems. The bill mandates public hearings before plan adoption, outlines fee calculation methods using engineering standards, and includes processes for property owners to request fee reductions or appeal charges. It directly affects property owners who may pay the new fees and local governments responsible for implementing the system.

Maddy summarySB 224 prohibits the manufacture, sale, or possession of bump stocks in Michigan under amended state law (MCL 750.224). It directly affects individuals who make, sell, or own bump stocks, which are devices that can increase the rate of fire on semi-automatic firearms. The bill amends existing law to explicitly ban these activities, making bump stock possession a violation of state criminal law. The measure passed the Michigan House with 22 votes in favor and 14 against on June 25, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 62), not a substantive bill. It formally commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) signing on July 26, 1990. The resolution recognizes the ADA's role in prohibiting disability discrimination and promoting equal access in public life. It has no policy impact or direct effect on individuals or laws; it simply urges Michigan residents to acknowledge the anniversary. The Michigan Senate adopted it unanimously on June 25, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 154 makes it a crime to obstruct access to healthcare facilities, such as clinics or hospitals. It directly affects individuals who block entrances, interfere with patients or staff, or prevent access to medical services. The bill creates new criminal penalties for these actions under a newly established legal section. This law applies broadly to all healthcare facilities providing medical services, without specifying particular types of care.

Maddy summarySB 155 amends sentencing guidelines to address crimes specifically targeting access to healthcare facilities, such as blocking entrances or threatening staff. It would establish new sentencing standards for these offenses under Michigan's criminal code (MCL 777.13n). The bill directly affects individuals convicted of obstructing healthcare access, potentially altering their prison terms or penalties. However, the provided context does not detail the exact sentencing changes or specific crime definitions. This summary is based solely on the bill's title and official reference, without additional policy specifics.

Maddy summarySB 331 requires all firearm components, including parts used to build unserialized "ghost guns," to have valid serial numbers. It bans selling or possessing unserialized firearms or gun parts after 18 months and mandates licensing for individuals making more than five firearms annually. This affects gun manufacturers, sellers, and owners of unserialized weapons, but exempts law enforcement, antique firearms, licensed dealers, and lawfully manufactured items. The law aims to improve firearm tracking through standardized serial numbering while maintaining existing legal exemptions.

Maddy summarySB 225 prohibits licensed concealed pistol carry in specific locations including schools (except for parents dropping off/picking up children), child care centers, sports arenas, certain bars, places of worship, large entertainment venues (2,500+ capacity), hospitals, college dorms/classrooms, and state buildings like the Capitol. It exempts certain professionals such as retired law enforcement, security personnel, corrections officers, and court officers who are licensed to carry. Violations result in escalating penalties: a $500 civil infraction for first offenses (with license suspension), misdemeanor charges for second offenses, and felony charges for third offenses. The bill directly affects licensed concealed carry permit holders by restricting where they may carry firearms, while allowing exemptions for authorized personnel.

Maddy summarySB 332 updates Michigan's sentencing guidelines for firearm-related crimes by amending MCL 777.11b. It directly affects individuals convicted of firearm offenses by changing the framework judges use to determine sentences. The bill modifies specific sentencing parameters within the existing criminal procedure code, though the exact nature of the changes (e.g., adjustments to offense levels or sentencing ranges) isn't detailed in the provided text. This is a procedural amendment to the sentencing structure, not a new law creating new offenses.