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Courts: other; failure to appear reporting requirements; mandate, and require court to publish certain public information related to warrants. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 3a to ch. IV.
This bill would require all Michigan courts to post specific information on their websites, beginning October 1, 2026. Each court would need to publish its failure to appear rate, fugitive rate, or both. They would also be required to post the number of active warrants, separated by traffic, misdemeanor, and felony offenses. The bill defines terms such as 'failure to appear' and 'fugitive' to standardize how these rates are calculated across courts. This means the public would have access to data regarding court appearances and outstanding warrants online.
Sponsored by Matt Maddock. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Corrections: state facilities; use of certain recording devices in medical settings in state correctional facilities; provide for. Amends 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.201 - 791.285) by adding sec. 67d.
This bill requires the Michigan Department of Corrections to establish policies for the use of recording devices in sensitive medical settings within state correctional facilities. These policies must ensure that recording devices, which capture audio, video, or photographic images, are only used when reasonably necessary for safety, security, or documentation. The policies must also require that recordings minimize intrusion on a prisoner's privacy and that the reason for using the device is documented. Additionally, the Department must create policies for how these recordings are retained, stored, and accessed, in compliance with applicable law. A sensitive medical setting is defined as any place where prisoners receive physical, mental, optical, or dental health services with an expectation of privacy.
Sponsored by Reggie Miller. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Children: services; juvenile justice and child welfare training institute and youth and family justice bureau; establish. Amends secs. 13a, 18f, 18q, 19 & 19a, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.13a et seq.) & adds secs. 16b, 18u & 18v to ch. XIIA.
This bill establishes the Youth and Family Justice Bureau within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and a Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Training Institute. The institute, in collaboration with the bureau and a public university, will create a uniform, research-based training program for individuals working in the juvenile justice system, managing training records, collecting data, and informing state-level reform efforts. It will also serve as the state's official clearinghouse for evidence-based practices in juvenile justice. Additionally, the bill updates definitions and procedures within the Probate Code regarding child welfare cases, affecting child removal, placement, family reunification efforts, and parental and sibling visitation. Courts will now report the number of juveniles found incompetent to proceed to the new Youth and Family Justice Bureau. The supplied text is only the opening portion of a longer document.
Sponsored by Luke Meerman. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Employment security: administration; unemployment insurance agency procedures to electronically access certain departments' databases; require. Amends 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.1 - 421.75) by adding sec. 32e.
This bill requires the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency to set up procedures to electronically access databases from other state and federal departments. These include the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Corrections, and Department of State, as well as federal agencies like the Social Security Administration and the Internal Revenue Service, to investigate and verify unemployment claimant information. Within 90 days of the bill's effective date, the agency must implement these procedures. Before issuing benefits and weekly thereafter, the agency must check job, incarceration, and death records; identity and income must be verified before benefits are issued and then quarterly. The agency must also implement data safeguards like encryption and access logging, and submit annual reports to the House and Senate appropriations committees detailing detected fraud, cost savings, challenges, and recommendations.
Sponsored by Ron Robinson. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Civil rights: public records; applicability of the freedom of information act to the legislature and governor's office; provide for. Amends secs. 6, 10 & 13 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.236 et seq.) & adds sec. 14a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6299'26
This bill amends Michigan's Freedom of Information Act to extend its provisions to the state Legislature and the Executive Office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. It requires these offices to designate FOIA coordinators and outlines procedures for accepting and processing requests for public records, including an appeal process for denials. The bill also establishes specific exemptions from disclosure that apply to records held by the Governor's office and the Legislature, such as certain communications with constituents, details about appointments and internal investigations, and records held for less than 30 days. However, it explicitly states that salary records for legislative employees and officials cannot be exempted. The provided text is only the opening portion of a longer document.
Sponsored by Erin Byrnes. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Consumer protection: other; applicability and enforcement of consumer protection act; expand. Amends title & secs. 2, 5 & 10 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.902 et seq.) & adds secs. 5a & 21a.
House Bill 6306 expands the types of business activities covered under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act, specifically including services used by nonprofit organizations and small businesses, and creates a new state fund to support consumer protection enforcement and education efforts. The new Consumer Protection and Antitrust Revolving Enforcement and Education Fund will receive attorney fees, costs, and proceeds from the Department of Attorney General's consumer protection and antitrust cases, using these funds to cover enforcement expenses and public education. The bill also establishes new civil fines for violations that target elder persons, defined as age 80 or older, or vulnerable adults, imposing penalties of up to $25,000 per violation, or up to $50,000 for persistent and knowing violations, with specific conditions for advertising-related infractions. Additionally, it sets a statute of limitations for the Attorney General to bring class actions under the act, generally within six years of the violation or one year after the last payment in a related transaction.
Sponsored by Helena Scott. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Mental health: code; definition of mental health professional; expand to include physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists-certified, and allow them to perform certain examinations. Amends (See bill).
This bill amends the Michigan Mental Health Code by expanding the definition of a "mental health professional." It specifically adds physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists-certified to the list of individuals recognized under this definition. This change means these professionals would be formally acknowledged to provide mental health services and perform certain examinations as allowed by the code. The text provided for this bill is only the opening portion of a longer document.
Sponsored by Carrie Rheingans. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Construction: code; code requirement to use air tightness testing to test a commercial building's building envelope; prohibit. Amends 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1501 - 125.1531) by adding sec. 4j. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6304'26
This bill would prevent the state director, who oversees the construction code, and local enforcing agencies from creating or enforcing any rule that requires air tightness testing for the building envelope of commercial buildings. It amends the Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act. This means that builders and developers of commercial properties in Michigan would not be mandated to perform this specific type of energy efficiency test. The bill also states that it will only take effect if House Bill No. 6304 is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Steve Carra. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Elections: voters; denying the right to vote on the basis of sex; prohibit. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 492c.
This bill would add a new section to the Michigan Election Law. The new section would establish that the right of citizens in Michigan to vote cannot be denied or limited based on their sex. This amendment would specifically prohibit voter discrimination on account of gender. It aims to formalize protections for voting rights within the state's election statutes.
Sponsored by Carrie Rheingans. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Education: school districts; requirement to display an American flag in classrooms; provide for. Amends sec. 1347 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1347).
This bill would amend the revised school code to require Michigan public school districts to display a United States flag in every classroom or other instructional site. This flag must be displayed, hoisted, draped, or placed in a stand or post in a prominent location within any classroom or instructional site where students recite the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States. This new requirement applies to the board of a school district or its board of directors. It is in addition to the existing mandate for school districts to display a larger United States flag on school grounds or prominently inside the school building during school hours.
Sponsored by Matt Maddock. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Records: birth; certificate of birth requirements; modify. Amends secs. 2831, 2872 & 2891 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2831 et seq.).
This bill changes requirements for birth certificates in Michigan. It allows individuals to request a new birth certificate to reflect a different sex designation than assigned at birth, using a specific form and without requiring additional documents. The bill also clarifies rules for issuing new birth certificates versus adding information to existing ones for name changes, explicitly requiring a new certificate for sex designation changes without needing a specific court order for it. Additionally, it updates fees for creating new birth records, including for sex changes and parentage judgments under the new assisted reproduction and surrogacy parentage act, and adds new fees for adult name changes and copies of related documents. Finally, it makes provisions for certain homeless individuals to receive a free certified copy of their vital record upon presenting a homeless verification letter and a specific photo identification card, and exempts fees for stillbirth records.
Sponsored by Brad Paquette. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Health occupations: physicians; Michigan doctors in underserved, rural, and systemic equity settings (MIDOCS) program; establish. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 27B.
This bill establishes the Michigan Doctors in Underserved, Rural, and Systemic Equity Settings (MiDOCS) program within the Department of Health. The program aims to partner with medical schools to create new primary care residency slots in underserved communities and to recruit and retain physicians in these areas. Physicians can receive assistance with loan repayment if they agree to a service obligation, which includes practicing full-time primary care in a department-assigned underserved community for two years and foregoing subspecialty training for at least two years post-residency. The department will identify and designate underserved communities and will create a MiDOCS advisory commission to provide recommendations for the program. A MiDOCS program fund is also created within the state treasury to support the program, and the department must publish an annual report on its effectiveness and challenges.
Sponsored by Jasper Martus. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Health: other; grant program for promoting health professions in primary care to students in this state; establish. Amends 1978 PA 268 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 27C.
This bill proposes to create the Primary Care Workforce Recruitment Grant Program and a corresponding fund within the state treasury. The Department would administer this program, awarding grants to medical schools, nursing schools, and other eligible educational institutions. These grants would be used to promote health professions in primary care to middle school and high school students in Michigan. Primary care professions would include family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, psychiatry, and emergency medicine. The Department would also be required to publish an annual report on the program's cost-effectiveness and publicly post it.
Sponsored by Kimberly Edwards. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Transportation: motor fuel tax; areas requiring certain vapor pressure; modify. Amends secs. 3 & 10d of 1984 PA 44 (MCL 290.643 & 290.650d).
This bill would modify Michigan's Motor Fuels Quality Act by removing specific statutory requirements for gasoline vapor pressure. It would eliminate the current mandate for 7.0 pounds per square inch (psi) vapor pressure in eight counties (Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Livingston, Monroe, St. Clair, and Lenawee) during the summer months. Instead, the director responsible for fuel quality would establish vapor pressure standards in conformity with federal law and regulations. Additionally, the bill would allow for the year-round sale of E15 fuel, which is gasoline blended with 10.5% to 15% ethanol. Fuel pumps dispensing E15 would need to be labeled according to federal law. These changes would affect gasoline retailers and consumers by altering fuel composition regulations, especially regarding summer-grade gasoline and the availability of E15.
Sponsored by Jerry Neyer. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Weapons: firearms; regulations regarding silencers, shotguns, and short-barreled rifles; eliminate. Amends secs. 222, 224 & 231 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.222 et seq.) & repeals sec. 224b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.24b).
This bill would remove certain restrictions on firearms under the Michigan Penal Code. It would eliminate the prohibition on manufacturing, selling, or possessing firearm silencers by removing them from the list of prohibited items in section 224. Additionally, it would repeal section 224b, which currently bans the manufacture, sale, or possession of short-barreled shotguns. The bill also makes conforming changes to remove definitions for short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns from section 222 and updates exemption provisions for law enforcement and military personnel in section 231 to reflect these changes. If enacted, these modifications would generally allow individuals in Michigan to manufacture, sell, or possess firearm silencers, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns.
Sponsored by James DeSana. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Health: other; primary care access, improvement, and transformation commission; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6288'26
This bill creates the primary care access, improvement, and transformation commission within the Department of Health and Human Services. The commission will consist of 21 members, including the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services, the state's Medicaid director, and 19 members appointed by the Governor from various healthcare fields. Its main duties are to recommend ways to increase annual health care spending on primary care by at least 12% and to examine methods for improving access to high-quality, affordable primary care across Michigan. The commission will guide primary care policies, advise on strategies, and publish annual reports detailing spending, workforce trends, and innovation models. The act creating this commission is set to repeal 10 years after its effective date and requires a tie-bar with House Bill 6288 to take effect.
Sponsored by Matt Longjohn. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Employment security: administration; unemployment insurance agency reporting requirements on shared-work plans; modify to include benefit error rate. Amends sec. 28l of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.28l).
This bill modifies the annual report that the Unemployment Insurance Agency must submit to the governor, the secretary of the senate, and the clerk of the house of representatives. Currently, this report covers shared-work plans and is due by March 1st each year. The bill adds a requirement for the agency to include the benefit error rate associated with claims paid under shared-work plans, such as improper payment rates, overpayment rates, and underpayment rates. This reporting of the error rate must be consistent with federal reporting requirements and may include statewide or regional data, trends, and planned corrective actions.
Sponsored by Alicia St. Germaine. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Employment security: administration; digital retention of certain documents; require. Amends 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.1 - 421.75) by adding sec. 32f.
This bill requires the Unemployment Insurance Agency to keep digital images of unemployment benefit applications and any certifications issued to claimants for at least 7 years from when the agency received them, including a time stamp. The agency must make these digital records available to the claimant, their authorized representative, the auditor general, or a member of the legislature for purposes such as administrative hearings, audits, or legislative oversight. All digital images must be stored securely in compliance with data security policies and standards established by the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, including access restrictions and encryption. The Unemployment Insurance Agency must also conduct an annual audit of this digital retention system and submit the results to the Senate majority leader and the Speaker of the House. If the agency fails to comply with these requirements, it will be subject to a civil fine of $5,000.00 per month until compliance, with fines deposited into the general fund.
Sponsored by Steve Frisbie. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Torts: negligence; negligence claims against freight brokers; allow. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2980.
This bill would amend Michigan's Revised Judicature Act of 1961 by adding a new section that allows an injured party to hold a freight broker or carrier liable for damages arising from a commercial motor vehicle. This liability would apply if the broker or carrier hired, retained, supervised, or trained an employee or independent contractor, and knew or should have known the individual had a specific unfitness that made the injury foreseeable. The term "particular unfitness" refers to specific traits, habits, or prior conduct that make an individual unsuited for a task, rather than a general lack of competence. While the bill covers commercial motor vehicles, it specifically excludes emergency vehicles, buses, and school buses, and the liability would not apply to torts for which liability is already abolished under Michigan's no-fault insurance law.
Sponsored by Brad Paquette. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; applicability of consumer protection act; revise. Amends sec. 4 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.904) & adds sec. 2a.
This bill changes the Michigan Consumer Protection Act by narrowing the types of businesses and practices that are exempt from its consumer protection rules. It clarifies that a specific unfair, unconscionable, or deceptive method, act, or practice is not exempt from the Act solely because it is part of a generally authorized transaction or because the business conducting it is subject to government regulation. Instead, the specific method, act, or practice itself must be expressly authorized by state or federal law or by a regulatory agency to qualify for an exemption. The bill also adds a provision stating that the Act must be interpreted broadly to fulfill its purpose, and its remedies are in addition to any other remedies provided by law.
Sponsored by Kelly Breen. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Public employees and officers: ethics; moratorium on former legislators accepting employment with an entity that receives a grant from the utility consumer participation board; provide for. Creates new act.
This bill would create a new law that prevents former state legislators from taking jobs with certain organizations for at least two years after they leave office. Specifically, it would stop a former member of the Michigan Senate or House of Representatives from accepting employment with any entity that receives a grant from the Utility Consumer Participation Board. If a former legislator violates this act, they would be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, a fine of not more than $1,000, or both.
Sponsored by Parker Fairbairn. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Civil rights: public records; applicability of the freedom of information act to the legislature and governor's office; provide for. Amends sec. 2 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.232).
House Bill 6299 would expand the reach of Michigan's Freedom of Information Act by changing the definition of what constitutes a "public body." It would include the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and their executive offices, as well as individual state officers and legislators in the legislative branch. However, the Legislative Service Bureau, the Senate Fiscal Agency, and the House Fiscal Agency would specifically not be considered public bodies. Additionally, personal notes taken by a member of a public body would not be considered "public records" if they are for personal use, not circulated, and not used in creating meeting minutes. This bill would take effect on January 1 of the first odd-numbered year that begins at least six months after it is enacted, provided another specific House Bill is also signed into law.
Sponsored by Betsy Coffia. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Liquor: licenses; issuance of special licenses; modify. Amends 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1101 - 436.2303) by adding sec. 528.
This bill revises the process for obtaining special liquor licenses in Michigan. It requires applicants to submit their requests to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission at least 45 days before the desired license date, and the Commission must approve applications at least 10 days before that date. The bill clarifies that any authorized individual from an organization may sign the application form. Furthermore, it allows for electronic submission of applications within 12 months after the bill becomes law. The bill also rescinds Michigan Administrative Code rules R 436.575 and R 436.576.
Sponsored by Carol Glanville. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Highways: memorial; portion of M-86; designate as the "Casey Rice Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 116.
This bill is purely commemorative, designating a specific portion of a state highway as a memorial. It names a section of Highway M-86 in Branch County as the "Casey Rice Memorial Highway." This designated portion begins at the intersection of Highway M-86 and Highway US-12 and continues west to the intersection of Highway M-86 and Arbogast Road. The bill amends the existing Michigan memorial highway act by adding this new section.
Sponsored by Jennifer Wortz. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Individual income tax: credit; credit for certain health professionals who serve as a preceptor; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 282.
This bill creates an individual income tax credit for health care professionals who serve as preceptors for qualified student clinical rotations at approved health care sites in Michigan. Eligible taxpayers can claim a $1,000 credit for every 250 hours completed as a preceptor, up to a maximum of $3,000 per tax year, provided they did not receive other payment for their preceptor services. This credit is refundable, meaning any amount exceeding a taxpayer's liability will be paid back, and it applies to tax years beginning on and after January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2031.
Sponsored by Julie Rogers. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Human services: medical services; basic health program for certain low-income residents; establish. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding secs. 112l, 112m, 112n, 112o & 112p.
This bill would create a basic health program in Michigan to offer health coverage to certain low-income residents who do not qualify for the state's medical assistance program or affordable employer-sponsored health insurance. Eligible individuals would include United States citizens with incomes between 133% and 200% of federal poverty guidelines, and lawfully present noncitizens with incomes below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services would develop a program blueprint in consultation with an advisory group, which must be presented to the governor and legislature before seeking federal certification. A basic health program fund would be established in the state treasury to receive federal money and state appropriations for planning and administering the program. The bill also specifies that individuals with incomes below 133% of the federal poverty guidelines would not pay premiums or cost-sharing, and includes provisions for seamless coverage transitions from the medical assistance program.
Sponsored by Mai Xiong. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Health: other; program to increase recruitment, placement, and retention of nurses in certain areas of this state; establish. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 27A.
This bill creates the Michigan Nurses in Urban, Rural, and Socioeconomically Challenged Settings (MiNURSES) program within the Department of Health and Human Services. The program aims to increase the recruitment, placement, and retention of advanced practice registered nurses, registered professional nurses, and licensed practical nurses who practice primary care in rural or urban underserved areas of the state. It would provide assistance with student loan repayment or scholarships to nurses who agree to a two-year, full-time service obligation in such designated areas. The bill also establishes a MiNURSES advisory commission to make recommendations on the program and creates a dedicated MiNURSES program fund within the state treasury. The department would be required to publish an annual report on the program's cost-effectiveness, successes, challenges, and recommendations for changes.
Sponsored by Morgan Foreman. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
State: symbol; euchre; designate as the official state game. Creates new act.
This bill would create a new act to designate Euchre as the official game of the state of Michigan. The purpose is to formally recognize Euchre in a symbolic capacity for the state. This proposed legislation is purely ceremonial in nature.
Sponsored by Regina Weiss. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Children: child abuse or child neglect; initial screening for suspected child abuse and neglect cases; require. Amends sec. 3 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.623).
This bill requires county departments to immediately begin an initial screening upon receiving a written report of suspected child abuse or neglect. This screening aims to determine if the complaint meets the criteria for a formal investigation, an alternative response, or no further action. When conducting this review, the department must consider factors like the child's family history, environmental issues, known patterns of abuse, and culturally specific dynamics. The bill also clarifies existing reporting requirements for professionals such as physicians, teachers, and social workers, who are mandated to report suspected abuse. Additionally, it outlines how reports indicating serious crimes, methamphetamine exposure, or involving child care providers should be shared with law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
Sponsored by Jennifer Conlin. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Criminal procedure: evidence; applicability of rules of evidence at preliminary examination; modify. Amends sec. 11b, ch. VI of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 766.11b).
This bill changes the rules for what evidence can be presented during a preliminary examination in criminal cases. It allows certain reports to be admitted without requiring the person who created them to testify in court. For example, a report from a drug analysis field test or information from a reliable website like Drugs.com can be used to show if a substance is a controlled substance. The bill also permits other reports, such as certified court records, business reports, and specific law enforcement reports like forensic lab results or medical reports, to be admitted without live testimony, though police investigative reports are still excluded. However, either the prosecution or the defense can ask the magistrate to subpoena a witness whose hearsay testimony was used if their live testimony is relevant to deciding if there is probable cause for a felony.
Sponsored by Thomas Kuhn. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Appropriations: supplemental; funding for the youth and family justice bureau; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
This bill reallocates $150,000,000 within the Department of Health and Human Services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It specifically shifts funds from various child welfare programs, including the child care fund, foster care payments, and child welfare local office and foster care staff. These funds are then directed to the Youth and Family Justice Bureau. The appropriation ensures the bureau can carry out its responsibilities as outlined in the probate code of 1939. Overall state spending from state sources is not increased by this bill.
Sponsored by Luke Meerman. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Consumer protection: other; procedures relating to investigative demands; establish. Amends sec. 15 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.915) & adds sec. 8a.
This bill establishes new procedures for the Attorney General and prosecuting attorneys to investigate potential violations of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act. It allows them to issue written demands for sworn testimony, answers to questions, or the production of documents and tangible items from individuals believed to have relevant information, even before a lawsuit is filed. Individuals who receive such a demand can petition the circuit court in Ingham County to modify, extend, or set aside the demand. Failure to comply without a protective court order can result in a court compelling compliance, and intentionally destroying evidence to avoid compliance carries a civil fine of up to $10,000. Information obtained through these demands is generally confidential until an enforcement action is brought, with some exceptions for disclosure.
Sponsored by Denise Mentzer. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Employment security: other; conspiracy and fraud provisions; modify. Amends sec. 54b of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.54b).
This bill amends the Michigan Employment Security Act to update provisions related to conspiracy and fraud concerning unemployment benefits. It expands the definition of conspiracy to include actions carried out through electronic or digital means, using stolen personal information, or by knowingly facilitating or assisting such conduct. These provisions affect employing units, benefit claimants, and employees of the Unemployment Insurance Agency. The Unemployment Insurance Agency can recover the amount obtained or withheld plus three times that amount in damages, and can refer cases for criminal prosecution. Criminal penalties for conspiracies involving $25,000 or less include up to two years imprisonment or community service, while those for amounts over $25,000 carry up to five years imprisonment or community service, with recovered funds directed to the unemployment compensation fund and then the contingent fund's penalty and interest account. These new amendments apply to conduct that begins on or after the effective date of this bill.
Sponsored by William Bruck. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Higher education: financial aid; medical education debt stabilization for students program; establish. Amends sec. 4 of 1975 PA 222 (MCL 390.1154) & adds sec. 4b.
This bill establishes the medical education debt stabilization for students program, to be administered by the Michigan Higher Education Loan Authority. This program will provide loans to individuals pursuing specific graduate-level medical education in Michigan. To be eligible, students must be Michigan residents training in fields such as family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, psychiatry, or emergency medicine, and must have already received the maximum federal loans available. A graduate-level medical education program under this bill includes medical schools, nursing programs for certified nurse practitioners, and physician's assistant programs.
Sponsored by Carrie Rheingans. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Construction: code; definitions under Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act; modify. Amends sec. 2a of 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1502a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6303'26
This bill modifies several definitions within the Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act and adds a new definition for "Air tightness testing." It redefines "Agricultural or agricultural purposes" and "Agricultural product," specifying that these terms relate to cultivating land for crops for use by animals or humans and referencing the Michigan right to farm act. The legislation also narrows the exemption for agricultural buildings from the state construction code, stipulating that such buildings are excluded only if they are not used in the business of retail trade. Additionally, it requires individuals acting as "building officials" to be registered according to the skilled trades regulation act. This bill will only take effect if House Bill No. 6303 is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Steve Frisbie. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Health: other; office of primary care transformation; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6289'26
This bill establishes the Office of Primary Care Transformation within the Department of Health and Human Services, along with a dedicated Primary Care Transformation Fund. The new office would be responsible for helping primary care practices provide patient-centered care, expanding the primary care workforce, addressing social needs, and improving access to high-quality and affordable primary care. It would also collaborate with other entities on health information exchanges and make recommendations to the legislature regarding investments in health data systems and grant programs. Primary care is defined to include family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, psychiatry, and emergency medicine. The Primary Care Transformation Fund, administered by the department, would support these efforts through appropriations, and the bill's effectiveness is tied to the enactment of House Bill 6289 or a related Senate Bill.
Sponsored by Matt Longjohn. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Employment security: administration; notice requirements for determination of benefits; modify. Amends sec. 32 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.32).
This bill updates notice requirements for unemployment benefits under the Michigan employment security act. It requires the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) to notify claimants and other interested parties of benefit determinations within 14 days, providing specific details such as the reasons, the facts relied upon, the relevant section of the act, and instructions for protest or appeal. The bill also expands the information included in monetary determinations sent to employers and allows for electronic delivery of these and other claimant notifications with consent, specifying when electronic delivery is considered received. Additionally, it mandates the UIA to issue notifications about claimant rights and responsibilities within two weeks and six months after an initial benefit payment, which must contain clear information about determinations, penalties, and appeal rights. These changes aim to provide more detailed and timely information to individuals applying for unemployment benefits and to their employers.
Sponsored by Mike Hoadley. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Watercraft: traffic control; emergency no wake orders; allow to be issued year round. Amends sec. 80146 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 325.80146).
The provided text for this bill does not contain the actual legislative changes described in its title. While the bill's title indicates it would allow emergency no-wake orders for watercraft to be issued year-round, the supplied text only shows the current law with minor grammatical adjustments. This current law includes seasonal limitations, generally from September 1 to June 20, for when temporary reduced maximum vessel speed limits can be established by local governments or other authorities during emergency conditions.
Sponsored by Jennifer Wortz. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Human services: medical services; primary care spending target; establish. Amends sec. 105d of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.105d) & adds sec. 105k.
This bill requires health plans contracted with Michigan's medical assistance program to meet a primary care spending target and report on it. It sets a target for contracted health plans to spend at least 12% of their annual health care spending on primary care, a metric the state will monitor for eight years following the bill's effective date. The Department of Health and Human Services will use compliance with this target in health plan incentive programs. Beginning April 1, 2027, and yearly thereafter, contracted health plans must report their primary care spending percentage; if below 12%, they must submit a plan to increase it by at least 1% per year. The bill also tasks the department with enrolling certain eligible individuals into contracted health plans and requires hospitals to accept 115% of Medicare rates as full payment from uninsured individuals earning up to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines.
Sponsored by Douglas Wozniak. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Animals: cats; establishment and promotion of community cat programs; provide for. Creates new act.
This bill creates a new act to establish and promote community cat programs across Michigan. These programs involve humanely trapping free-roaming cats, sterilizing them, vaccinating them against rabies, marking them with an ear-tip, and returning them to where they were found. Under this act, community cats would be exempt from certain state and local licensing requirements, at-large provisions, and feeding bans. Organizations and individuals participating in these programs, known as sponsors and caretakers, would not be considered the legal owners of community cats but must maintain sterilization and rabies vaccination records for three years, and cruelty to animal laws still apply. This act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
Sponsored by Jason Morgan. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Human services: adult foster care; enhanced standards on adult foster care facilities; provide for. Amends secs. 6 & 7 of 1979 PA 218 (MCL 400.706 & 400.707) & adds secs. 9a. 28 & 28a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6320'26, HB 6322'26
This bill amends Michigan's Adult Foster Care Facility Licensing Act to update definitions related to medication assistance and personal care provided by staff, specifying what is included and excluded from "assistance with self-administration." It requires the department to create a public online search tool for adult foster care facilities, which will display information such as ownership details, licensed capacity, minimum staff-to-resident ratios, and links to facility violation or special investigation reports. The bill also mandates that facilities post complaint procedures conspicuously and provide detailed written and verbal information to residents or their representatives before admission, covering resident rights, facility policies, and contact information for various oversight entities. Furthermore, it establishes a formal internal complaint process for facilities and guarantees residents new rights, including the ability to take meals in their room if medically compromised and to review their health records, past satisfaction surveys, and investigation reports from the past three years. This legislation affects adult foster care facilities, their staff, and current or prospective residents, and it will only take effect if two other specific House or Senate bills from the 103rd Legislature are also enacted.
Sponsored by Douglas Wozniak. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Mental health: code; definition of mental health professional; expand to include physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists-certified, and allow them to perform certain examinations. Amends (See bill).
This bill amends the Michigan Mental Health Code by expanding the definition of a "mental health professional." It specifically adds physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists-certified to the list of individuals recognized under this definition. This change means these professionals would be formally acknowledged to provide mental health services and perform certain examinations as allowed by the code. The text provided for this bill is only the opening portion of a longer document.
Sponsored by Carrie Rheingans. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Occupations: barbers; instructor requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1110 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1110).
This bill modifies several requirements for barber colleges in Michigan. It reduces the minimum number of full-time, licensed instructors required for a barber college from two to one, and clarifies when instructors must be present during classroom study and practical training. The bill also establishes conditions under which a student instructor may teach alone during emergencies for up to seven consecutive days. Furthermore, it allows licensed cosmetologists to transfer up to 1,000 hours of substantially similar instruction from a state school of cosmetology toward a barber college program. Finally, it explicitly permits barber colleges and state schools of cosmetology to share the same building and facilities.
Sponsored by Matt Koleszar. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Human services: adult foster care; enhanced standards on adult foster care facilities; provide for. Amends 1979 PA 218 (MCL 400.701 - 400.737) by adding sec. 28c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6320'26, HB 6321'26
This bill would amend the Adult Foster Care Facility Licensing Act by establishing new training and education standards for staff members. Unlicensed or uncertified direct care staff would be required to complete several courses within 120 days of hire, covering topics such as empathy for the aging process, dignity, death and dying, resident rights, basic medication assistance, understanding dementia, and identifying abuse. Registered nurses or pharmacists who train unlicensed staff on medication administration would also need to complete specific annual training on insulin injections, controlled substances, and other medication protocols. Additionally, adult foster care facilities would need to conduct annual training assessments, and direct care workers would complete an additional eight hours of continuing education annually after one year of employment. Staff could not have unsupervised contact with residents until initial training is completed, and this bill's effectiveness is tied to the enactment of House Bills 6320 and 6321.
Sponsored by Jason Hoskins. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Consumer protection: other; applicability and enforcement of consumer protection act; expand. Amends title & secs. 2, 5 & 10 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.902 et seq.) & adds secs. 5a & 21a.
House Bill 6306 expands the types of business activities covered under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act, specifically including services used by nonprofit organizations and small businesses, and creates a new state fund to support consumer protection enforcement and education efforts. The new Consumer Protection and Antitrust Revolving Enforcement and Education Fund will receive attorney fees, costs, and proceeds from the Department of Attorney General's consumer protection and antitrust cases, using these funds to cover enforcement expenses and public education. The bill also establishes new civil fines for violations that target elder persons, defined as age 80 or older, or vulnerable adults, imposing penalties of up to $25,000 per violation, or up to $50,000 for persistent and knowing violations, with specific conditions for advertising-related infractions. Additionally, it sets a statute of limitations for the Attorney General to bring class actions under the act, generally within six years of the violation or one year after the last payment in a related transaction.
Sponsored by Helena Scott. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Courts: other; failure to appear reporting requirements; mandate, and require court to publish certain public information related to warrants. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 3a to ch. IV.
This bill would require all Michigan courts to post specific information on their websites, beginning October 1, 2026. Each court would need to publish its failure to appear rate, fugitive rate, or both. They would also be required to post the number of active warrants, separated by traffic, misdemeanor, and felony offenses. The bill defines terms such as 'failure to appear' and 'fugitive' to standardize how these rates are calculated across courts. This means the public would have access to data regarding court appearances and outstanding warrants online.
Sponsored by Matt Maddock. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Employment security: administration; employing unit's books, records, and papers; prohibit the unemployment agency from requiring that they be in a different form. Amends sec. 9 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.9).
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Sponsored by Jennifer Wortz. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Corrections: state facilities; certain health and safety standards in state correctional facilities; provide for. Amends 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.201 - 791.285) by adding secs. 67c, 67e & 67f.
This bill would require the Department of Corrections to ensure prisoners have timely access to necessary medical, dental, optical, and mental health care, with policies in place for continuity of care, privacy, and dignity during treatment. It would also mandate reasonable access to programs and services for prisoners with disabilities, including providing assistive equipment like hearing aids, eyeglasses, and wheelchairs. Additionally, the department would be required to maintain safe environmental and physical conditions in state correctional facilities, addressing issues like sanitation, ventilation, temperature, and access to hygiene facilities to prevent health risks. Prisoners would be able to file grievances if they believe these new health, safety, or disability access standards have been violated. The bill defines "timely access" and "timely manner" as within a timeframe reasonably necessary and consistent with generally accepted correctional and medical standards.
Sponsored by Reggie Miller. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
Education: school districts; requirement to display an American flag in classrooms; provide for. Amends sec. 1347 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1347).
This bill would amend the revised school code to require Michigan public school districts to display a United States flag in every classroom or other instructional site. This flag must be displayed, hoisted, draped, or placed in a stand or post in a prominent location within any classroom or instructional site where students recite the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States. This new requirement applies to the board of a school district or its board of directors. It is in addition to the existing mandate for school districts to display a larger United States flag on school grounds or prominently inside the school building during school hours.
Sponsored by Matt Maddock. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026