Sen. Sue Shink

Maddy summarySB 610 requires Michigan's health department to create a public database tracking uterine fibroid incidence, demographics, and treatment options in the state, while prohibiting personal patient data. Healthcare providers must submit diagnostic and treatment data to this database, and the department must publish annual reports summarizing the data starting two years after the law takes effect. The bill also mandates development of educational materials highlighting racial disparities in risk, non-surgical treatment options (like medications), and other key information for both the public and health professionals. These materials must be posted on the department's website and distributed by medical boards, with additional public awareness campaigns coordinated through nonprofit partnerships.

Maddy summarySB 548 requires Michigan insurance companies to cover the costs of state-mandated market conduct exams, which are regulatory reviews of insurers' business practices. This bill amends Michigan's insurance code (MCL 500.100-500.8302) by adding Chapter 4A to establish this requirement. It directly affects all insurers operating in Michigan by shifting the financial responsibility for these exams from the state to the companies themselves. The bill was introduced by Senator Jeff Irwin on September 17, 2025, and recently advanced to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable report.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 19-26, 2025, as Microplastics Awareness Week in Michigan. It symbolically recognizes the environmental and health concerns related to microplastics in the state's waterways, lakes, and Great Lakes shoreline, without creating new laws or regulations. The resolution encourages Michiganders to learn about microplastics and take actions like reducing single-use plastics and participating in cleanups. It does not directly affect any specific group or impose policy changes.

Maddy summarySB 603 requires Michigan's Department of Corrections to help prisoners obtain essential identification documents (like driver's license or state ID requirements) before release and provide written voter registration information. This applies to all prisoners nearing parole or sentence completion who could qualify for a driver's license or state ID. The bill mandates the department to give specific details on voting eligibility, registration steps, and election dates, and to include voter information in parole reports. It also creates a dedicated "reentry success fund" to cover costs for these services.

Maddy summarySB 273 extends the expiration date of a fee imposed on agricultural operations to fund water quality protection programs. This bill amends Michigan's 1994 law (MCL 324.8715) to remove the sunset provision, ensuring the fee remains in effect indefinitely. It directly affects agricultural businesses that pay this fee, which supports local water quality initiatives. The bill was enacted with immediate effect after governor approval on October 7, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but symbolically recognizes childhood cancer as the leading cause of death by disease for children under 14 in the U.S. The resolution aims to raise public awareness, honor affected children and families, and support ongoing research efforts. It directly affects the general public, healthcare advocates, and childhood cancer organizations through a formal legislative acknowledgment.

Maddy summarySB 336 modifies Michigan's search warrant procedures by requiring law enforcement officers to announce their identity and purpose before entering a property, then wait a reasonable time for admittance before forcing entry. It allows exceptions to this rule only in specific situations: imminent danger, evidence destruction risk, or if announcing would compromise an investigation. Officers seeking exceptions must include details about occupants (including disabilities) and animals in their warrant application. The bill directly affects police executing warrants and residents of homes or buildings being searched, aiming to balance officer safety with property occupant rights. The proposed changes are not yet law.

Maddy summarySB 334 requires all Michigan law enforcement officers to complete mandatory training on responding to mental health crises. It amends Michigan's Mental Health Law (MCL 28.601-28.615) by adding new sections that establish this training requirement. The bill directly affects every law enforcement officer in the state, mandating specific protocols for de-escalating situations involving mental health challenges. This policy change shifts training standards from voluntary to required under state law.

Maddy summarySB 333 requires all Michigan law enforcement agencies to adopt and regularly update use-of-force policies by six months after the law takes effect. These policies must mandate that officers only use objectively reasonable force, prohibit continuous throat restraint as deadly force, and prioritize de-escalation techniques before resorting to physical or deadly force. Agencies must also publicly post their policies online or at physical locations and continuously review them to align with legal standards. The bill directly affects every law enforcement agency in Michigan, setting clear, enforceable standards for officer conduct during encounters.

Maddy summarySB 519 requires Michigan's Public Service Commission to create rules enabling community solar programs. It mandates that at least 30% of electricity from each facility must serve low-income households or organizations, ensures subscribers can transfer their solar credits when moving within the same utility area, and prevents utilities from changing a customer's rate class for joining solar programs. The bill also establishes bill credit rates based on utility rates (excluding distribution costs) to ensure all customer groups can access community solar. These rules directly affect electric providers, low-income households, and all Michigan residents who may subscribe to community solar facilities.