Sen. Mary Cavanagh

Maddy summarySB 621 amends Michigan's election law to clarify that mobile driver's licenses and mobile state identification cards are not acceptable forms of photo ID for voting. The bill specifically excludes these mobile versions - issued to residents of mobile homes or boats - from the list of valid identification, which previously included them under broader categories. This change affects voters who rely on these mobile licenses as their primary ID, requiring them to present an alternative acceptable form of ID, such as a standard driver's license, state ID card, passport, or military ID. The bill does not alter other acceptable ID options or voting procedures.

Maddy summarySB 617 amends Michigan's state ID card law to add new options for cardholders. It allows individuals to indicate organ donation participation (via a heart symbol or digital indicator on mobile IDs), include veteran status (with verification), and optionally add blood type, immunization, medication data, or deafness status to their ID. The bill requires the Secretary of State to provide organ donation information and a registration opportunity during the ID application process. This directly affects Michigan residents applying for or renewing state ID cards, with no new fees or eligibility changes.

Maddy summarySB 618 amends Michigan's Enhanced Driver License Act to create mobile versions of enhanced licenses and identification cards. It allows residents who already hold a physical enhanced driver license or enhanced official state ID card to access a mobile digital version through a state-developed app. Key provisions include requiring the mobile version to match physical card data, using encrypted radio frequency technology (without biometrics), and charging a $4 fee for issuance or renewal. This directly affects Michigan residents with existing enhanced licenses who choose to use mobile versions for entering the U.S. at ports of entry or as digital ID. The bill does not change eligibility requirements but adds a secure mobile option for current enhanced license holders.

Maddy summarySB 620 establishes rules for businesses or organizations (called "relying parties") that verify mobile driver licenses or ID cards. It requires them to only request necessary data from the mobile device, get the user's consent before using or keeping data, and securely verify the device before accepting it. The bill prohibits relying parties from asking users to hand over their phones, searching phone content, or demanding mobile IDs for transactions. It directly affects people using mobile licenses (holders) and entities like retailers or government offices that accept them for identity checks. The law aims to protect user privacy during digital ID verification while aligning with existing Michigan license regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SB 619) amends Michigan's vehicle code to update licensing requirements for drivers and mobile operators/chauffeurs. It specifically revises sections related to license provisions (25, 307, 310, 311, 312, 314, 901a) and adds new sections (30d, 310a, 811c), though the exact policy changes aren't detailed in the provided text. The bill directly affects individuals holding driver’s licenses, commercial driver’s licenses, or chauffeur licenses in Michigan. As the context only lists the amended sections without describing the specific changes, a full summary of its mechanisms or provisions cannot be provided.

Maddy summarySB 622 requires Michigan to adopt federal OSHA standards within 10 working days of their federal adoption, replacing the previous requirement for state rulemaking. It also mandates that state officials justify new Michigan safety rules when federal standards don't cover specific workplace issues, including demonstrating industry-specific needs or broad consensus among employers and workers. The bill directly affects Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, which must process these rules, and impacts employers and workers across all regulated industries. These changes streamline alignment with federal standards while adding transparency requirements for state rule development.

Maddy summarySB 330 expands exemptions from Michigan jury duty to include nursing mothers (with medical verification), participants in the address confidentiality program, U.S. military service members and their spouses (during active duty), hospice caregivers, and parents caring for children with serious health conditions. To claim these exemptions, individuals must provide documentation like a physician's letter, military orders, or program verification. The bill modifies existing jury eligibility rules to add these specific categories while maintaining requirements for basic qualifications like U.S. citizenship and English communication. This change directly affects those in these protected groups who would otherwise be required to serve on juries.

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 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.