Sen. Mallory McMorrow

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to create a formal process for child care providers to request a review and appeal of certain rule violations. The new procedure applies specifically to cases where the violation does not lead to the denial, revocation, or refusal to renew a license, or result in an injunction. The department must establish this written process within 90 days of the bill's effective date and make it publicly available on its website.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's civil laws to update how the legal clock starts for lawsuits involving hazardous substances like groundwater contamination. Under the new rule, a victim's right to file a claim begins when they discover the harm or when they should have reasonably known about it, rather than from the date the contamination initially occurred. This change directly affects individuals or businesses seeking damages for environmental injuries by aligning the start of the legal filing period with the discovery of the problem. The provision simplifies the process for plaintiffs by ensuring the statute of limitations reflects when the issue became known to them.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's sentencing guidelines for specific crimes related to firearms and identity theft. It directly affects individuals charged with offenses such as using false information to obtain state IDs, selling forged identification cards, and failing to properly store firearms. The key provision adjusts the maximum prison sentences for these crimes based on the severity of the offense and whether it is a repeat violation. For example, the bill sets higher maximum penalties for third or subsequent offenses involving false statements on firearm applications or carrying concealed weapons in prohibited places. These changes aim to provide clearer and more consistent sentencing ranges for law enforcement and courts handling these specific cases.

Maddy summarySB 1187 extends the time limit for survivors of criminal sexual conduct to file civil lawsuits for damages, raising the maximum age to file from 28 to 52 and adjusting the discovery rule. The bill also creates a special window to revive claims for incidents that occurred between December 31, 1996, and two years before the law takes effect, allowing victims to sue within a 90-day period starting two years after enactment. Additionally, it removes the statute of limitations entirely for cases where the alleged perpetrator has already been convicted of the specific offense. These changes directly affect adult survivors of past abuse who may have previously been barred from seeking legal redress due to time limits.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance companies in Michigan to cover specific cancer drugs, including genetic therapies and immunotherapies like CAR-T cell therapy, even when used for purposes not originally approved by the FDA. Coverage is mandated for any FDA-approved drug used in cancer treatment if a physician orders it based on current medical evidence, the drug is part of a standard cancer regimen, and the patient provides informed consent for the off-label use. The law ensures that insurers must pay for the medication and its reasonable administration costs under these conditions, regardless of whether the specific cancer being treated matches the drug's initial FDA approval. This change directly affects patients seeking advanced cancer treatments and the insurance providers that must now include these therapies in their policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Uniform Premarital and Marital Agreements Act in Michigan to standardize how prenuptial and postnuptial contracts are created and enforced. It requires both parties to sign the agreement in writing and mandates that individuals have a reasonable opportunity to consult with their own lawyer before signing. To ensure fairness, the law also demands that each person receives a clear explanation of the rights they are giving up and an accurate financial disclosure from their spouse, unless they explicitly waive that right. The bill applies only to agreements signed after its effective date and allows couples to choose which state's laws govern their contract, provided that state has a significant connection to the agreement or the parties.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's bankruptcy exemption laws to increase the dollar limits on property that individuals can protect from creditors when filing for bankruptcy. The changes directly affect debtors by raising the value caps on essential items such as a home, vehicles, tools for work, and retirement accounts, while also adding new protections for household pets and computers. Specific adjustments include increasing the homestead exemption to $125,000 or $200,000 for seniors and disabled individuals, and raising the limit on motor vehicles to $15,000. Additionally, the legislation expands protections for retirement funds and clarifies rules regarding contributions made shortly before filing.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the Michigan State Police retirement system to clarify definitions and rules for calculating retirement benefits. It specifically changes how "final average compensation" is calculated for officers who joined after June 10, 2012, by using the average salary from their last five years of service instead of the previous two-year period. The legislation also expands the list of eligible retirement plans that officers can use to roll over their pension funds and clarifies terms related to deferred retirement and leave time programs. These changes directly affect state law enforcement officers who are currently active, separating, or already retired under the state employees' retirement system.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the Michigan Address Confidentiality Program to include employees and volunteers from organizations that serve reproductive health care providers and patients, in addition to those assisting victims of domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, or sexual assault. The legislation updates the legal definition of an "application assistant" to explicitly cover these new groups, allowing them to help individuals complete applications for confidential mailing addresses. By broadening the pool of eligible helpers, the bill aims to increase access to the program for a wider range of people seeking safety and privacy. The changes are administrative and definitional, ensuring that the program's support network reflects the full scope of organizations involved in protecting vulnerable individuals.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows certain Michigan law enforcement officers hired after a specific date to purchase retirement credit for their prior service as state employees. To qualify, eligible officers must pay an amount calculated by the retirement system's actuary to cover the value of that previous work, provided they are not already receiving a pension for the same time period. The legislation permits officers to make these payments in installments using either tax-deferred contributions or additional payments, with a deadline of May 30, 2025, to start the process and a four-year window to finish paying. If an officer completes the purchase, the time worked as a state employee will count toward their retirement benefits under the new law.