Sen. Mallory McMorrow

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Biased and Unjust Care Reporting Act to establish a system for reporting mistreatment during pregnancy and the postpartum period. It defines specific harmful behaviors, including obstetric racism and obstetric violence, and requires the state Department of Civil Rights to use a validated survey tool to collect these reports. The department must then compile and share de-identified data on the frequency of these incidents with state officials, while ensuring no personal identifying information is disclosed. The legislation directly affects pregnant and postpartum individuals seeking gynecological care and the health facilities and professionals providing that care.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires medical malpractice insurance companies in Michigan to provide the Department of Health and Human Services with specific information about their policies covering perinatal care services upon request. The law mandates that insurers submit this data annually, and the department must forward the collected information to the Department of Health and Human Services within 60 days for a required study. Additionally, the bill includes a provision that prevents it from taking effect unless a separate related bill, Senate Bill 818, is also enacted into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the Michigan Reconnect Grant Act to update eligibility requirements for individuals seeking financial aid for adult education. It directly affects adults aged 25 and older who are pursuing associate degrees or industry-recognized certificates at Michigan community colleges. The key provision establishes that this bill will only become effective if a companion bill, SB 406, is also passed into law. By linking its activation to another piece of legislation, the bill ensures that changes to the grant program are implemented as part of a coordinated legislative effort.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits individuals from carrying firearms on the premises of specific state buildings, including the Michigan State Capitol and the Anderson House Office Building. It also bans guns in various public and private locations such as banks, churches, courts, theaters, sports arenas, day care centers, hospitals, and licensed liquor establishments. The law includes exceptions for security personnel, peace officers, licensed concealed carry holders serving as state legislators, and anyone with the property owner's permission. Violating these restrictions is classified as a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail, a fine of up to $100, or both.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Reproductive Health Data Privacy Act in Michigan to protect personal information related to reproductive health status. It directly affects businesses and organizations that provide reproductive health services by requiring their explicit, opt-in consent before collecting, processing, or selling such data. The law also prohibits the use of geofencing technology to track individuals near reproductive health facilities and defines specific rules for what counts as valid consent, excluding vague terms of service or deceptive design. Additionally, the act outlines civil sanctions and remedies for violations, ensuring that only de-identified or aggregated data is exempt from these privacy protections.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits licensed individuals from carrying concealed pistols or electro-muscular disruption devices on the premises of various public and private locations, including schools, child care centers, sports arenas, bars serving alcohol, places of worship, hospitals, and college classrooms. The law explicitly excludes parking areas from these restrictions and does not apply to current state legislators or specific groups of law enforcement and security personnel who are required to carry weapons for their jobs. Violations of the ban result in escalating penalties, starting with a fine and license suspension for a first offense and potentially leading to felony charges and license revocation for third or subsequent offenses.

Maddy summarySB 406 modifies the Michigan Reconnect Grant Act to update eligibility rules and establish a new short-term training program for adult learners. The bill maintains the existing requirement that grant recipients be at least 25 years old, though it allows for a temporary reduction to age 21 if funding permits, with this lower age limit expiring after the 2032 fiscal year. Additionally, the legislation creates a new skills scholarship program offering one-time grants of up to $1,500 for individuals to attend approved short-term occupational training programs. To receive these funds, applicants must meet the same age, residency, and education requirements as the standard reconnect grant and apply for all available financial aid. The bill also directs the state department to manage applications, approve qualified training programs, and maintain a public list of available options.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows child care centers in Michigan to install temporary door locking devices or systems that comply with existing state construction codes. The law defines these devices by referencing the same standards used for other temporary security measures in the state's building regulations. Because the bill includes a condition requiring other related legislation to pass first, it will not take effect unless those companion bills are also enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows child care centers in Michigan to install temporary locking devices on interior doors to secure rooms during emergencies. The law requires these portable locks to be easily engaged from the inside without a key, unlocked from the outside with a tool, and capable of being released by firefighters or staff from the exterior. Operators must submit plans for review, obtain permits, and provide staff training before using the devices, while existing systems must be inspected and approved within a year. Additionally, the bill clarifies that these locks can be used in buildings of any height and removes the requirement for architect or engineer seals on the installation plans.

Maddy summarySB 907 updates Michigan's fire prevention code to clarify that fire door assemblies equipped with temporary locking devices do not violate the law. This change directly affects child care centers and other facilities that install such devices to comply with specific construction codes. By explicitly exempting these systems from being classified as violations, the bill aims to provide regulatory clarity without altering existing safety requirements. The legislation is part of a larger package and will only take effect if related bills are also passed.