Sen. Rosemary Bayer

Maddy summaryThis bill requires benefit corporations in Michigan to file an annual report detailing their social and environmental performance alongside their standard business filings. The new report must describe how the company pursued its public benefit goals, explain any obstacles faced, and provide an assessment of its overall impact based on a third-party standard. Companies must also disclose director compensation and clarify any connections between the third-party standard and the corporation to ensure transparency. While the report must be shared with shareholders and posted online, businesses can omit sensitive financial data and director pay from the public version.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance companies in Michigan to cover specific cancer drugs, including genetic therapies and immunotherapies like CAR-T cell therapy, even when used for purposes not originally approved by the FDA. Coverage is mandated for any FDA-approved drug used in cancer treatment if a physician orders it based on current medical evidence, the drug is part of a standard cancer regimen, and the patient provides informed consent for the off-label use. The law ensures that insurers must pay for the medication and its reasonable administration costs under these conditions, regardless of whether the specific cancer being treated matches the drug's initial FDA approval. This change directly affects patients seeking advanced cancer treatments and the insurance providers that must now include these therapies in their policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Uniform Premarital and Marital Agreements Act in Michigan to standardize how prenuptial and postnuptial contracts are created and enforced. It requires both parties to sign the agreement in writing and mandates that individuals have a reasonable opportunity to consult with their own lawyer before signing. To ensure fairness, the law also demands that each person receives a clear explanation of the rights they are giving up and an accurate financial disclosure from their spouse, unless they explicitly waive that right. The bill applies only to agreements signed after its effective date and allows couples to choose which state's laws govern their contract, provided that state has a significant connection to the agreement or the parties.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's bankruptcy exemption laws to increase the dollar limits on property that individuals can protect from creditors when filing for bankruptcy. The changes directly affect debtors by raising the value caps on essential items such as a home, vehicles, tools for work, and retirement accounts, while also adding new protections for household pets and computers. Specific adjustments include increasing the homestead exemption to $125,000 or $200,000 for seniors and disabled individuals, and raising the limit on motor vehicles to $15,000. Additionally, the legislation expands protections for retirement funds and clarifies rules regarding contributions made shortly before filing.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals and government agencies in Michigan to select the specific type, dosage, and delivery method of free naloxone provided by the state's Department of Health and Human Services. The law applies only when the department distributes these overdose reversal drugs at no cost to help reduce opioid-related overdoses. While it grants recipients the choice of formulation and administration route, it includes a provision to maintain federal funding eligibility if those choices would jeopardize state grants.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits retailers with sales floors larger than 2,500 square feet from placing co-branded alcoholic beverages next to youth-oriented snacks, cartoons, or similar items. For smaller stores, the law allows either the same prohibition or the option to post a specific age-restriction sign near those displays. The term "co-branded" refers to alcohol products that share logos or packaging with non-alcoholic drinks. Any fines for breaking these rules must be added to the state's liquor enforcement fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's civil procedure laws to modernize how courts collect money judgments from individuals and entities. It clarifies definitions for terms like "consumer," "creditor," and "earnings" to include various forms of compensation and spousal support. The legislation also adjusts rules for garnishing wages, such as specifying how much can be withheld after mandatory deductions, and outlines when courts can issue garnishment orders before a final judgment is reached. Additionally, the bill establishes a $1 fee that plaintiffs must pay to the third party holding funds and details how leftover assets should be distributed if a garnishment is later released.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's existing law regarding the separation of service records for law enforcement officers. It requires agencies to create detailed records explaining the reasons and circumstances surrounding an officer's departure, including any active disciplinary investigations from the previous year. The law mandates that these records be finalized within five days of separation and allows officers to review, dispute, or request corrections to the information provided. Additionally, the bill establishes a process for officers to submit written statements if they disagree with the agency's assessment, ensuring their perspective is included in the official record.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's employee right to know law to clarify how law enforcement agencies handle personnel records and internal investigations. It requires employers to delete disciplinary reports older than four years from public records, except when the information is needed for legal cases, arbitration, job separation reviews, or licensing compliance. Additionally, the bill mandates that employers maintain separate confidential files for internal criminal investigations, notifying employees once these files are created or completed. If an investigation concludes without disciplinary action, the file must be destroyed unless it is shared with another law enforcement agency or the state commission for specific licensing purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the definition of an "involuntary statement" for law enforcement officers in Michigan, specifically regarding when such statements must be disclosed. It clarifies that a statement is considered involuntary only if an officer is forced to provide information under threat of losing their job or facing other employment sanctions. The legislation also updates the list of who counts as a law enforcement officer to include emergency dispatch workers and local corrections officers. These changes affect state agencies and local law enforcement entities by altering the rules on when officers must reveal certain information. The bill takes effect 90 days after it is signed into law.