Sen. Sarah Anthony

Maddy summarySB 1040 proposes changes to Michigan's existing laws regarding home sales and telephone solicitations. The bill updates the official title of the statute and modifies specific sections that outline the rights and duties of parties involved in these transactions. Additionally, it repeals several older sections that previously regulated telephone solicitations. This legislation directly affects consumers and businesses engaged in home solicitation sales and phone marketing within the state.

Maddy summarySB 1039 updates Michigan's consumer protection laws to strengthen rules against deceptive telephone solicitations and other unfair trade practices. The bill amends existing statutes to explicitly define and prohibit specific misleading behaviors, such as falsely claiming products are new, exaggerating price reductions, or misrepresenting a consumer's need for repairs. It also introduces stricter requirements for environmental claims, ensuring that labels like "recycled" or "degradable" are backed by evidence, and adds new protections for vulnerable consumers who may be unable to understand agreements due to disability or illiteracy. By clarifying these definitions and adding new prohibited acts, the legislation aims to provide clearer guidance to businesses and better safeguards for consumers engaging in various transactions.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's school code to require the state department to approve specific screening and diagnostic reading assessments for use in public schools and public school academies. The legislation mandates that these approved tools must evaluate students' progress toward reading proficiency while minimizing disruption to instructional time. Additionally, the bill outlines requirements for district-identified literacy coaches to support teachers in implementing evidence-based reading instruction and addressing reading deficiencies. These changes directly affect school districts, public school academies, teachers, and students by standardizing early literacy screening and enhancing professional support for reading instruction.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Michigan teacher preparation programs to include specific instruction on dyslexia and the science of reading by September 2027. To maintain approval, these programs must teach candidates about the characteristics of dyslexia, its secondary consequences, instructional adjustments, and methods for using multi-tiered systems of support. Programs preparing educators for reading, language arts, or special education roles must also cover evidence-based interventions grounded in structured literacy. The law includes a waiver process for programs not focused on these areas, which must be reviewed every two years, and it only takes effect if a companion bill is passed.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands Michigan's existing breastfeeding protections to explicitly include the expression of human milk, such as pumping breast milk in public spaces. It prohibits businesses and public service providers from denying access or displaying signs that discourage individuals from breastfeeding or expressing milk. The law applies to any place of public accommodation or public service, ensuring that these activities are treated with the same non-discriminatory standards as actual breastfeeding.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's Family Independence Program to strengthen requirements for creating and following family self-sufficiency plans. It mandates that adult recipients develop detailed plans outlining their responsibilities, which must include participation in the JET PATH program, employment or training activities, and specific obligations regarding education, child support, and substance abuse treatment. The legislation also establishes a tiered penalty system where families face temporary ineligibility for assistance after the first or second instance of noncompliance, and permanent ineligibility after the third. Additionally, the bill clarifies that recipients must be notified of noncompliance and granted a 12-day period to demonstrate good cause before any penalties are applied.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals Section 117i of Michigan's Social Welfare Act, which previously established the "Raise the Age Fund." The fund was designed to provide financial support for the state's juvenile justice system, including costs related to detention and rehabilitation services for minors. By removing this section, the legislation eliminates the legal authority to create or maintain this specific funding source. Consequently, the state will no longer operate the Raise the Age Fund under the current statutory framework.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the Compulsive Gaming Prevention Act to update how money is collected and spent to help people with gambling problems. It requires that specific funds from state lotteries, horse racing, and internet gaming be deposited into a dedicated prevention fund. The legislation also increases the annual amount that can be given to the domestic violence prevention board and allows the state to charge fees for gambling treatment services. Additionally, the bill ensures that any leftover money in the fund stays there for future use rather than being returned to the general state budget.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Michigan Lawful Sports Betting Act to update how money from the internet sports betting fund is distributed. It establishes a specific order for spending the fund: first covering the costs of regulating sports betting, then allocating $1 million annually to a compulsive gaming prevention fund, followed by $2 million to a first responder health coverage fund. Any remaining money after these allocations must be deposited into the state school aid fund to support public education. The change directly affects the state treasurer, the regulatory board overseeing sports betting, and the various funds that receive the allocated monies.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how Michigan's state lottery manages its finances and increases funding for problem gambling prevention. It updates the rules for investing lottery funds to match the authority used for retirement systems and establishes a new reserve requirement to handle potential drops in investment returns. Additionally, the bill raises the annual cap on contributions to the compulsive gaming prevention fund from $1 million to $2 million, derived from the lottery's advertising budget. These changes aim to ensure the lottery can pay out prizes reliably while directing more resources toward supporting individuals affected by compulsive gaming.