Maddy summarySenate Resolution 46 recognizes May 14, 2025, as Michigan Rail Day. This resolution aims to celebrate the significant role that freight and passenger rail systems play for the residents and economy of Michigan.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 44 designates May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" in Michigan. This resolution encourages all Michigan citizens to participate in efforts to promote motorcycle safety, including rider education, proper gear use, and increased vigilance from all drivers to reduce crashes.
Maddy summarySenate Bill 289, titled the "protecting minors from chemical and surgical mutilation act," prohibits healthcare professionals from performing certain medical procedures on individuals under 18 years of age in Michigan. Specifically, the bill bans prescribing puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones, and performing surgeries that sterilize or construct genitalia differing from a minor's biological sex, when done to alter or affirm a minor's perceived sex. Exceptions are made for minors with medically verifiable disorders of sex development, or for procedures necessary to treat a physical illness posing imminent danger. The bill allows individuals who allege a violation to seek legal remedies, including damages, and permits the Attorney General to enforce its provisions.
Maddy summarySenate Bill 291 amends Michigan's insurance code to require health insurers to provide coverage for services related to gender transition. It mandates that insurers cover all possible adverse consequences, including side effects, of an enrollee's gender transition procedure or treatment. The bill also requires coverage for annual mental and physical health monitoring, as well as any procedures or treatments necessary to reverse a gender transition. This coverage applies regardless of whether the enrollee was covered by the policy at the time of the original transition.
Maddy summarySenate Bill 290 amends the Public Health Code to introduce sanctions for licensed healthcare professionals. Specifically, it provides for disciplinary actions against licensees who perform gender reassignment procedures or treatment on minors. This bill directly affects medical professionals in Michigan by regulating the types of medical services they can provide to individuals under the age of 18 without facing professional sanctions.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 34 (SR 34) is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes April 29, 2025, as End Jew-Hatred Day. This resolution, adopted by the Senate, aims to condemn Jew-hatred and stand against discrimination and persecution of the Jewish people.
Maddy summarySenate Bill 131 creates a new licensing process for "secondary school facilities" associated with existing schools of cosmetology. These facilities are designed for classroom-based cosmetology training, but they are explicitly prohibited from offering services to the public or having equipment for public use. To obtain a license, facilities must submit an application with a detailed floor plan, pass an inspection, and ensure all training is provided by licensed instructors with at least three years of experience. The Department will regularly inspect these facilities, and the license becomes void upon sale, transfer, or relocation.
Maddy summarySenate Bill 130 proposes to modify the licensing fees for cosmetologists in Michigan. This bill directly affects individuals working in cosmetology professions by amending sections 9 and 25 of the 1979 State License Fee Act. The changes aim to adjust the financial requirements associated with obtaining and maintaining a cosmetology license in the state.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 32 designates April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month. This resolution aims to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of individuals on the autism spectrum within the community.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 28 designates April 2025 as Community College Month in Michigan. This resolution officially recognizes the role of the state's 28 community and three tribal colleges in providing affordable post-secondary education, workforce development, and support for students.
