Sen. Jeremy Moss

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 80) is a symbolic recognition of Diwali's significance, not a law with policy changes. It formally acknowledges Diwali's historic, cultural, and religious importance to Hindu, Sikh, and Jain communities in Michigan and globally - describing it as the "festival of lights" symbolizing light overcoming darkness and celebrating shared values like tolerance. The resolution expresses the Senate's respect for Diwali's message and its celebration by over one billion people worldwide. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding effect but affirms Michigan's commitment to religious diversity.

Maddy summarySB 607 adds congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) screening as a mandatory test for newborns in Michigan, starting March 1, 2028. Health professionals must administer the test using blood, saliva, or urine samples and report positive results to both parents/guardians and the state health department. The bill also requires the department to develop a public education program about CMV transmission and cCMV-related birth defects for pregnant individuals. This directly affects all newborns in Michigan, their families, and healthcare providers who administer or report the screenings.

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 598 places a limit on the number of medical marijuana retail licenses (provisioning centers) allowed in Michigan. It adds Section 402a to the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act, establishing a cap on the total number of licenses issued statewide. This directly affects businesses seeking to operate medical marijuana retail stores by restricting new licenses once the cap is reached. The bill amends existing licensing provisions to implement this statewide limit, which applies to all applicants and existing license holders. The change aims to manage the number of retail locations under the state's medical marijuana program.

Maddy summarySB 597 adds Section 9b to Michigan's Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, establishing a limit on the total number of retail marijuana licenses issued statewide. This directly affects marijuana retailers seeking new licenses and the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, which must now enforce this cap when processing applications. The bill does not change existing rules about fees, safety standards, or background checks but adds a new constraint on license availability. This is a concrete policy change focused on controlling market saturation through a numerical limit on retail licenses.

Maddy summarySB 560 amends Michigan's Trust Fund Act to formally establish a "Revenue Sharing Trust Fund" (created in Section 11a) and update definitions for existing trust funds like Medicaid, Flint settlement, and opioid recovery funds. It directly affects state officials responsible for managing these funds and administering their allocation rules. The bill primarily creates a technical framework for the new trust fund by defining its purpose within the existing legal structure, without specifying new funding sources or spending changes. This is a procedural amendment to clarify fund classifications under the Trust Fund Act.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 70) formally recognizes September 15-October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Michigan. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or groups; instead, it serves as a ceremonial designation by the Michigan Senate to honor the cultural, historical, and societal contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and Michigan. The resolution aligns with the established national observance period and acknowledges Michigan’s Hispanic-American community.

Maddy summarySB 533 makes it illegal to intentionally spread false information about elections with the goal of stopping people from voting. It imposes civil fines of up to $1,000 per violation on individuals who falsely claim details about election timing, voter eligibility rules, voting penalties, or registration status. Employers (including local governments) who knowingly hire someone violating this law face fines up to $10,000, though local governments are presumed not to have prior knowledge of such violations. The law directly targets misinformation meant to obstruct voting rights, not accidental errors or general political speech.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but symbolically recognizes childhood cancer as the leading cause of death by disease for children under 14 in the U.S. The resolution aims to raise public awareness, honor affected children and families, and support ongoing research efforts. It directly affects the general public, healthcare advocates, and childhood cancer organizations through a formal legislative acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically designates September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Month to raise awareness about suicide prevention efforts. It cites CDC data showing suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10-34 and emphasizes the importance of mental health resources and reducing stigma. The resolution encourages public engagement with suicide prevention and references the 988 suicide hotline as a key resource. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but aims to promote community awareness during that month.