Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Security for Employees Act, restricts how employers in Michigan can use automated decision-making tools and electronic monitoring systems for their workforce. It generally prohibits using these technologies for employment decisions like hiring or firing, except when screening large volumes of applications based on specific job criteria. Employers are only allowed to monitor employees for specific purposes such as ensuring job function completion, monitoring production quality, or protecting health and safety, and they must obtain written consent from every employee before using such tools. The legislation also mandates that employers provide clear notice of monitoring, maintain accurate data, allow employees to correct their records, and conduct impact assessments to ensure these tools do not negatively affect individuals based on protected characteristics.
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Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Act to update acreage limits and add new requirements for designating economic development zones in specific areas. It raises the maximum allowable zone size from 15% to 20% of a local government's total land for new or rehabilitated facilities and from 10% to 20% for homestead facilities. Additionally, the legislation introduces stricter criteria for zones in cities and townships created after 2022, requiring them to be adjacent to existing development with adequate infrastructure and containing at least five residential units per acre. The bill also mandates that residents earning more than 120% of the county median income pay full property taxes on their portion of a facility within these zones, while maintaining existing rules for public hearings and housing inspections.
Maddy summarySB 988 modifies the deadline for property owners in Michigan to appeal a denial of a poverty-based tax exemption. Currently, individuals must file such an appeal within 30 days, but this bill extends that window to 35 days. The change applies specifically to claims rejected by the July or December board of review and allows appeals to be filed with the Michigan Tax Tribunal. The legislation also clarifies that appeals sent via the United States Postal Service are considered timely if they bear a postmark on or before the new deadline. This adjustment directly affects low-income property owners who seek relief from property taxes based on financial hardship.
Maddy summarySB 480 amends Michigan's Child Care Organizations Act to clarify definitions related to staff roles and facility types. The key change lowers the minimum age for certain child care staff members from 18 to 16 years old, specifically for individuals providing unsupervised care or having unsupervised access to children in licensed settings. It also updates definitions for "child care center" (excluding brief religious programs or sports activities) and "child caring institution" (clarifying it excludes hospitals and adult facilities). These changes directly affect licensed child care centers, family child care homes, and their staff members by defining eligibility and responsibilities more precisely. The bill makes no new funding or program requirements - it only refines existing regulatory language.
Maddy summarySenate Bill 144 revises the regulations for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, primarily impacting how patients can access physical therapy services. The bill eliminates the general requirement for a patient to have a prescription from another healthcare professional to receive physical therapy treatment. It allows physical therapists to treat patients directly, either for a limited period (21 days or 10 treatments) or for injury prevention and fitness, while also clarifying when a physical therapist must refer a patient to another healthcare professional. Additionally, the bill updates the legal definition of the "practice of physical therapy" to clarify what activities are included and excluded from a physical therapist's scope.
Maddy summarySB 1060 updates Michigan's funeral director licensing laws by establishing a new "courtesy license" for professionals currently licensed in Indiana, Ohio, or Wisconsin, allowing them to transport and register deceased individuals without operating a funeral home or performing embalming. The bill also introduces mandatory continuing education requirements for all licensed funeral directors and mortuary science practitioners, ensuring they complete at least four hours of relevant training annually on topics like ethics, safety, and consumer protection. Additionally, the legislation clarifies definitions for key terms and sets a future deadline for new licensees to have completed a specific amount of resident training and hold an accredited associate degree. These changes directly affect funeral service professionals in Michigan by modifying how out-of-state workers are treated and by raising ongoing training standards for those already practicing in the state.
Maddy summarySB 1066 amends the Prepaid Funeral and Cemetery Sales Act to update definitions and registration requirements for businesses selling prepaid funeral plans in Michigan. The bill clarifies terms such as "funeral services" to explicitly include mortuary science licensees and revises the definition of "merchandise" to specify which items are covered under the law. It also sets specific fees and renewal procedures for companies that must register with the state department to legally offer these contracts. By updating these sections, the legislation ensures that regulatory language remains current while maintaining oversight of funds held by escrow agents.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates the week of June 23-29, 2026, as Grassroots Week in Michigan to honor precinct delegates and grassroots leaders. The measure aims to acknowledge the efforts of everyday residents who organize political movements and serve as a vital link between their communities and elected officials. By formally recognizing these individuals, the bill encourages state residents to express gratitude for their contributions to the democratic process.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's insurance code to clarify rules about how life insurance companies can interact with funeral homes and cemeteries. It maintains a separation between insurers and funeral businesses by prohibiting insurance companies from owning funeral establishments and restricting how they can contract with funeral directors. The legislation also defines specific conditions under which funeral providers can be licensed to sell limited life insurance policies tied to funeral costs, while ensuring that policy proceeds can be assigned to pay for these services without creating a conflict of interest. Additionally, the bill requires clear disclosures when insurance benefits are insufficient to cover funeral expenses and allows for revocable pre-death assignments of insurance proceeds to pay for funeral services.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Michigan Cemetery Regulation Act to update the list of violations that allow the state commissioner to deny permits, revoke registrations, or take disciplinary action against cemetery operators. The key change involves clarifying and correcting references to existing laws, specifically ensuring that violations of Article 18 of the Occupational Code are properly listed as grounds for enforcement. It also retains provisions allowing the commissioner to impose fines of up to $5,000 for each violation and requires operators to fulfill existing contracts even if their permit is suspended or revoked. The legislation is tied to another bill, SB 1060, and will not take effect unless that companion bill is also passed into law.