Sen. Sue Shink

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 directs the state of Michigan to coordinate efforts to conserve, restore, and connect 30% of the state's land and water areas by the year 2030. To achieve this goal, the state department must create six regional conservation plans by December 2025, covering all parts of the Lower and Upper Peninsulas. The development of these plans requires public input from a wide range of stakeholders, including local governments, private landowners, tribal nations, and environmental organizations. Additionally, the legislation defines key terms such as biological diversity, ecosystem services, and environmental justice to guide these conservation efforts.

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 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 the Michigan State Police retirement system to clarify definitions and rules for calculating retirement benefits. It specifically changes how "final average compensation" is calculated for officers who joined after June 10, 2012, by using the average salary from their last five years of service instead of the previous two-year period. The legislation also expands the list of eligible retirement plans that officers can use to roll over their pension funds and clarifies terms related to deferred retirement and leave time programs. These changes directly affect state law enforcement officers who are currently active, separating, or already retired under the state employees' retirement system.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows certain Michigan law enforcement officers hired after a specific date to purchase retirement credit for their prior service as state employees. To qualify, eligible officers must pay an amount calculated by the retirement system's actuary to cover the value of that previous work, provided they are not already receiving a pension for the same time period. The legislation permits officers to make these payments in installments using either tax-deferred contributions or additional payments, with a deadline of May 30, 2025, to start the process and a four-year window to finish paying. If an officer completes the purchase, the time worked as a state employee will count toward their retirement benefits under the new law.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows certain Michigan state employees in law enforcement roles to voluntarily switch their retirement plans from the general state system to the Michigan State Police retirement system. Eligible workers, including corrections officers and conservation officers, can make this change by submitting a written election between January 2, 2025, and June 6, 2025. If a participant chooses to switch, the change becomes permanent on June 7, 2025, and they will no longer be part of the original retirement plan. The law requires that married employees obtain their spouse's signature on the election form, though exceptions may be made for special circumstances.

Maddy summarySB 653 amends Michigan's Age of Majority Act to clarify that the law does not apply to the Nicotine and Tobacco Act, which sets the legal age for purchasing tobacco products at 21. This change ensures that the state's general adult age of 18 does not conflict with specific tobacco regulations that restrict sales to individuals 21 and older. The bill directly affects tobacco retailers and consumers by maintaining the existing 21-year-old age limit for tobacco purchases despite the broader shift in the age of majority. It achieves this by explicitly listing the Nicotine and Tobacco Act as an exception to the provisions that would otherwise treat 18-year-olds as adults for all legal purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Reporting of Law Enforcement Officer Misconduct Privacy Act to protect the identities of individuals who file complaints against police officers for unauthorized, unlawful, or negligent actions. It mandates that agencies and other entities receiving these complaints must not reveal the complainant's name unless the individual explicitly consents, a court orders it, or specific legal exceptions apply, such as when criminal charges are filed. The law also sets a civil fine of up to $500 for anyone who knowingly violates these privacy protections.