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Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in 1879 PA 237; revise. Amends sec. 8 of 1879 PA 237 (MCL 565.358). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill amends section 8 of Michigan's 1879 act concerning land sale contracts. It updates a reference to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) related to the perfection of land contract mortgages, changing a citation from 1962 PA 172 to 1962 PA 174 and adding MCL 440.12501. The bill clarifies that a land contract mortgage recorded in the same manner as a real estate mortgage is considered perfected for all purposes under the UCC, without requiring additional filings or notices. Such perfected land contract mortgages would take legal priority over other security interests, similar to how real estate mortgages function. This act affects parties involved in land contracts and will not take effect unless House Bill No. 6347 is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Douglas Wozniak. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in Michigan vehicle code; revise. Amends secs. 58b & 217 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.58b & 257.217). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill revises specific references to the Uniform Commercial Code within the Michigan Vehicle Code. It updates the Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) citations in sections that define terms such as "security interest" and "secured party," and also in the section describing how security interests in vehicles are legally perfected with the Secretary of State. For instance, the bill changes the referenced MCL range for the Uniform Commercial Code from 440.1101-440.11102 and 440.1101-440.9994 to 440.12501. This is a technical update to ensure the Vehicle Code's references to the Uniform Commercial Code remain current. The changes primarily affect vehicle owners, dealers, and financial institutions involved in vehicle titling and transactions with security interests.
Sponsored by Pat Outman. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in 1994 PA 54; revise. Amends sec. 1 of 1994 PA 54 (MCL 445.1081). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill updates Michigan's law that regulates the selling and leasing of wheelchairs and requires manufacturers to provide an express warranty. It primarily revises the way the Uniform Commercial Code is cited within the definition of "express warranty," updating the reference from "Act No. 174 of the Public Acts of 1962, being sections 440.1101 to 440.11102 of the Michigan Compiled Laws" to "1962 PA 174, MCL 440.1101 to 440.12501." The bill also makes several minor grammatical and stylistic revisions to other definitions within the act, such as for "consumer," "manufacturer," and "nonconformity." This updated law will not take effect unless House Bill No. 6347 of the current legislative session is also enacted.
Sponsored by Brenda Carter. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Energy: alternative sources; limits on generation capacity; raise. Amends sec. 5 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1005). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6385'26
This bill would change a definition within the Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act. It would revise the meaning of an "eligible electric generator" to allow methane digesters or renewable energy systems to have a generation capacity limited to 300% of a customer's electricity use over the previous 12 months, rather than the current 110%. This means customers generating their own power from these sources could produce significantly more electricity relative to their past consumption. The bill also states it would not take effect unless House Bill 6385 or a related Senate Bill from the 103rd Legislature is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Jason Morgan. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in state tax lien registration act; revise. Amends sec. 4 of 1968 PA 203 (MCL 211.684). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill updates the State Tax Lien Registration Act, specifically concerning how state tax lien notices and various related certificates are handled by the Secretary of State and other filing officers. It revises certain references to the Uniform Commercial Code within the procedures for marking, holding, and indexing these documents. The bill also clarifies language regarding filing processes and requires a statement on release certificates if a tax lien was originally filed in error. These changes affect the administrative handling of state tax liens by government officials and the records available to the public. This bill will only take effect if House Bill No. 6347 is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Alicia St. Germaine. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in Michigan family farm development act; revise. Amends sec. 13 of 1982 PA 220 (MCL 285.263). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill updates a section of the Michigan Family Farm Development Act, which outlines the Michigan Family Farm Development Authority's ability to issue bonds and notes. It primarily revises statutory references to the Uniform Commercial Code, specifically changing the cited range for those code sections from MCL 440.11102 to MCL 440.12501. The bill also removes the specific citation for the revised municipal finance act and adds a specific citation for the agency financing reporting act, affecting how the authority's financial instruments are regulated. Additionally, it makes minor grammatical adjustments to the language regarding the authority's issuance and refunding of bonds and notes. This act will not take effect unless House Bill No. 6347 from the 103rd Legislature is also enacted.
Sponsored by Bryan Posthumus. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Law enforcement: other; regulations for license plate reader systems; provide for. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 256b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6411'26
This bill adds a new section to the Michigan vehicle code to establish criminal penalties for violations of section 256a. These penalties vary based on which part of section 256a is violated and whether it is a first or repeat offense. For instance, a first violation of certain subsections, such as 256a(1), 256a(2), or 256a(5), would be a misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days in jail and a fine of up to $500. Subsequent violations of those same subsections, or violations of section 256a(3), could result in felony charges with imprisonment for up to 4 years and fines ranging from $2,000 to $10,000. The bill would take effect 90 days after being enacted into law, but only if House Bill 6411 is also passed.
Sponsored by Ron Robinson. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Consumer protection: solicitations; telephone solicitation transparency and oversight; provide for. Amends 1971 PA 227 (MCL 445.111 - 445.117) by adding sec. 1f. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6393'26
This bill amends an existing law from 1971 that governs home solicitation sales and telephone solicitation. It adds a new section that specifies how conflicts between this existing law and another act, called the "solicitation and oversight partnership act," should be resolved. If there is a conflict between a provision of the 1971 law and a provision of the solicitation and oversight partnership act, the latter act's provisions will take precedence. This clarifies which regulations apply to parties involved in these types of sales and related state oversight. The bill will only become effective if House Bill 6393 from the 103rd Legislature is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Joseph Aragona. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; refusing to accept cash in a retail sale of goods or services; prohibit. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903).
This bill updates the Michigan consumer protection act by adding new unfair trade practices. It would make it unlawful for businesses in a retail sale of goods or services to require a buyer to pay using credit or to refuse to accept legal tender, such as cash, when offered as payment. This change applies specifically to retail transactions conducted in person. However, it does not apply to transactions made by telephone, mail, or over the internet. These new requirements would take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.
Sponsored by Parker Fairbairn. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in mobile home commission act; revise. Amends sec. 30d of 1987 PA 96 (MCL 125.2330d). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill amends the Mobile Home Commission Act to revise provisions concerning how security interests in mobile homes are legally established. It removes a phrase that limited when a certificate of title application indicating a security interest was considered equivalent to filing a financing statement under the Uniform Commercial Code. The bill also updates the specific Michigan Compiled Laws citation for the Uniform Commercial Code within this section of the act by adding MCL 440.12501. These changes primarily affect owners and holders of security interests in mobile homes, as well as the Department that processes their certificates of title. The bill will only take effect if House Bill No. 6347 of the 103rd Legislature is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Phil Green. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in insurance code of 1956; revise. Amends sec. 5511 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.5511). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill updates a specific statutory reference within Section 5511 of Michigan's Insurance Code of 1956, which addresses the process and effects of an insurance company division. The change updates the ending Michigan Compiled Law (MCL) citation for the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) from 440.9994 to 440.12501, specifically concerning when the allocation of collateral assets to a new insurer becomes effective. This revision affects domestic stock insurers that undergo a division. The changes outlined in this bill will only take effect if House Bill 6347 of the 103rd Legislature is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Brenda Carter. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Consumer credit: collection practices; consumer protection act exemptions; modify. Amends sec. 4 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.904). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6418'26
This bill modifies the Michigan Consumer Protection Act to narrow certain exemptions. It specifies that individuals or entities regulated by Article 9 of the Occupational Code, which includes debt collectors, will no longer be exempt from the act for various types of conduct. This means that certain transactions or practices previously exempt (such as those authorized by regulatory boards or made unlawful by specific banking or insurance codes) will now apply to debt collectors. The changes will only take effect if House Bill 6418 from the 103rd Legislature is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Amos O'Neal. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Use tax: exemptions; sharing of information regarding certain exemptions; provide for. Amends sec. 4cc of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94cc).
This bill modifies the Use Tax Act by changing existing exemptions for data center equipment and by creating a new exemption for equipment used by "enterprise data centers." To receive this new exemption, an enterprise data center must be certified by the Michigan Strategic Fund and commit to a capital investment of at least $250 million while creating 30 new jobs that pay 150% or more of the regional median wage. The bill requires these centers to achieve green building certifications within three years of operation, use municipal water from systems with available capacity, and annually procure clean energy equivalent to 90% of their forecasted electricity usage. If a center's certificate is revoked within 10 years of issuance, all previously exempted taxes and interest must be repaid, and the Michigan Strategic Fund will stop issuing new certificates after December 31, 2029.
Sponsored by Penelope Tsernoglou. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Consumer protection: solicitations; telephone solicitation transparency and oversight; provide for. Amends 1971 PA 227 (MCL 445.111 - 445.117) by adding sec. 1f. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6393'26
This bill amends an existing law from 1971 that governs home solicitation sales and telephone solicitation. It adds a new section that specifies how conflicts between this existing law and another act, called the "solicitation and oversight partnership act," should be resolved. If there is a conflict between a provision of the 1971 law and a provision of the solicitation and oversight partnership act, the latter act's provisions will take precedence. This clarifies which regulations apply to parties involved in these types of sales and related state oversight. The bill will only become effective if House Bill 6393 from the 103rd Legislature is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Joseph Aragona. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in 1933 (Ex Sess) PA 18; revise. Amends sec. 17 of 1933 (Ex Sess) PA 18 (MCL 125.667). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill revises an existing law that allows Michigan cities, villages, townships, and counties to issue revenue bonds for purchasing, constructing, and maintaining housing facilities. It updates language and statutory citations within the provisions governing these bonds. Specifically, the bill corrects a reference to the Uniform Commercial Code and changes mentions of the United States Housing Authority to the Department of Housing and Urban Development when referring to the sale of bonds. These changes clarify existing requirements for local governments financing public housing projects. The bill will only take effect if House Bill 6347 of the current legislative session is also passed into law.
Sponsored by Jason Hoskins. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Elections: election officials; local clerks to investigate and report alleged violations of the election law by the secretary of state, bureau of elections, and the director of elections; authorize. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 29a.
This bill would allow county, city, or township clerks to investigate, or arrange for an investigation into, alleged violations of election laws or regulations. These potential violations would be those committed by the Secretary of State, the Bureau of Elections, the Director of Elections, or their staff members. If a clerk identifies an alleged violation, they could then report it to the attorney general or the appropriate prosecuting attorney for further action and enforcement.
Sponsored by Steve Carra. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in revised judicature act of 1961; revise. Amends sec. 2567a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2567a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill updates specific statutory references within the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. It revises the citation for the Uniform Commercial Code from MCL 440.9994 to MCL 440.12501 and for the general property tax act from MCL 211.78o to MCL 211.79a. These updates occur in a section that lists instruments exempt from certain recording fees collected by county registers of deeds. The bill also modifies how counties may apply up to 50% of their annual grant revenue to reimburse themselves for expenses incurred in expediting their county plan under the state survey and remonumentation act. This bill will only take effect if House Bill No. 6347 from the current legislative session is also enacted.
Sponsored by Douglas Wozniak. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; refusing to accept cash in a retail sale of goods or services; prohibit. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903).
This bill updates the Michigan consumer protection act by adding new unfair trade practices. It would make it unlawful for businesses in a retail sale of goods or services to require a buyer to pay using credit or to refuse to accept legal tender, such as cash, when offered as payment. This change applies specifically to retail transactions conducted in person. However, it does not apply to transactions made by telephone, mail, or over the internet. These new requirements would take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.
Sponsored by Parker Fairbairn. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in Michigan tobacco settlement finance authority act; revise. Amends sec. 3 of 2005 PA 226 (MCL 129.263). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill amends the Michigan tobacco settlement finance authority act by updating a legal reference. Specifically, it changes the definition of "Uniform commercial code" to reflect a revised range of sections, updating the citation from MCL 440.1101 to 440.11102 to MCL 440.1101 to 440.12501. This technical adjustment affects how the Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority refers to the Uniform Commercial Code in its operations. The bill also makes minor grammatical and stylistic changes to other definitions within the act. This bill will not take effect unless House Bill 6347 of the 103rd Legislature is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Joseph Aragona. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Torts: liability; liability for artificial intelligence misidentification; establish. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2980.
This bill would create strict liability for providers of artificial intelligence (AI) detection tools if their tools misidentify an individual or vehicle, law enforcement acts because of that misidentification, and the action causes personal injury, death, or property damage. This liability would apply to any person or entity that manufactures, sells, leases, or distributes AI detection tools to law enforcement agencies, which include state, local, university, and some federal officers. The bill outlines specific actions by law enforcement or misidentified individuals that are considered foreseeable consequences of misidentification, unless law enforcement's actions were based on information known independently of the AI tool. Furthermore, providers of these tools would not be able to waive, limit, or transfer this liability through agreements with law enforcement or government entities, with this restriction applying to agreements made, amended, extended, or modified on or after the bill's effective date.
Sponsored by Brenda Carter. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in Michigan strategic fund act; revise. Amends secs. 23, 88s & 88t of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2023 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill revises specific references to the Uniform Commercial Code within the Michigan Strategic Fund Act and details the fund's "Critical Industry Program." This program offers grants, loans, and other economic assistance to qualified businesses to create or retain jobs due to technological shifts or make capital investments. The bill also establishes the "Michigan Strategic Site Readiness Program," which provides similar support for developing investment-ready sites across the state. Both programs draw funds from the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve Fund, require detailed agreements, and involve annual reporting to state officials. This summary is based on the opening portion of the bill text.
Sponsored by Amos O'Neal. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Energy: alternative sources; distributed generation, storage, and aggregation; create program for in rate cases. Amends 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 - 460.1232) & adds secs. 243, 244, 245 & 246. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6408'26
This bill requires the Michigan Public Service Commission to develop and adopt requirements for electric providers to create programs allowing individual customer owners and aggregators of behind-the-meter electric generators and demand response resources to provide distribution and transmission system services. The Commission must initiate this process within 30 days and finalize requirements within one year of the bill's effective date, after soliciting stakeholder input. These programs will compensate participants for their grid services, with compensation based on publicly available utility marginal hourly costs, and the costs will be apportioned to ratepayers. The bill prohibits utility ownership of behind-the-meter generators and requires aggregators to register annually with the Commission. The Commission will also report to the legislature every two years on the program's effectiveness and make recommendations for legislative action.
Sponsored by Stephen Wooden. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in mobile home commission act; revise. Amends sec. 30d of 1987 PA 96 (MCL 125.2330d). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill amends the Mobile Home Commission Act to revise provisions concerning how security interests in mobile homes are legally established. It removes a phrase that limited when a certificate of title application indicating a security interest was considered equivalent to filing a financing statement under the Uniform Commercial Code. The bill also updates the specific Michigan Compiled Laws citation for the Uniform Commercial Code within this section of the act by adding MCL 440.12501. These changes primarily affect owners and holders of security interests in mobile homes, as well as the Department that processes their certificates of title. The bill will only take effect if House Bill No. 6347 of the 103rd Legislature is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Phil Green. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in natural resources and environmental protection act; revise. Amends secs. 4506, 19504, 19604, 19704, 50165, 71504, 80320 & 81108 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.4506 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill updates how the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is referenced within Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. It revises the specific range of UCC sections cited, primarily changing them from 440.1101 to 440.11102 (or 440.9994 in some instances) to a consistent 440.12501. This adjustment impacts provisions concerning the negotiability of various bonds issued under the act and affects how security interests in watercraft and off-road vehicles are recorded and prioritized. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "lien creditor" in relation to watercraft and off-road vehicle security interests by explicitly referencing section 9102 of the Uniform Commercial Code. This bill will only become law if House Bill No. 6347 from the current legislative session is also enacted.
Sponsored by Douglas Wozniak. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Labor: other; community and worker economic transition activities; provide to workers who have employment tied to an industry affected by the adoption or implementation of artificial intelligence. Amends sec. 5 of 2023 PA 232 (MCL 408.915).
This bill would amend Michigan's Community and Worker Economic Transition Act to include workers impacted by artificial intelligence. Specifically, it expands the definition of a "transition-impacted industry" to cover industries affected by the adoption or implementation of artificial intelligence. This change would make workers whose employment is tied to such industries eligible for existing community and worker economic transition activities. These activities include programs for education, income replacement, training, career counseling, reemployment services, and financial planning assistance. The bill applies to workers affected between September 23, 2020, and January 1, 2040.
Sponsored by Joey Andrews. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in insurance code of 1956; revise. Amends sec. 5511 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.5511). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill updates a specific statutory reference within Section 5511 of Michigan's Insurance Code of 1956, which addresses the process and effects of an insurance company division. The change updates the ending Michigan Compiled Law (MCL) citation for the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) from 440.9994 to 440.12501, specifically concerning when the allocation of collateral assets to a new insurer becomes effective. This revision affects domestic stock insurers that undergo a division. The changes outlined in this bill will only take effect if House Bill 6347 of the 103rd Legislature is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Brenda Carter. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Counties: employees and officers; appointment of vacant county office; modify. Amends secs. 205 & 209 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.205 & 168.209). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6381'26
This bill changes the process for how county officers resign and how vacant county offices are filled under Michigan election law. It introduces specific procedures for counties that have an elected county executive. In these counties, county officers (other than the county clerk or prosecuting attorney) who resign would file notice with the county executive, county clerk, and prosecuting attorney. Additionally, vacancies in most county offices in these counties would be filled by appointment by the county executive, county clerk, and prosecuting attorney, rather than by the presiding judge of probate, county clerk, and prosecuting attorney. This bill would only take effect if House Bill No. 6381 or a similar Senate bill is also enacted.
Sponsored by Joseph Tate. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in self-service storage facility act; revise. Amends sec. 3 of 1985 PA 148 (MCL 570.523). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill amends the Self-Service Storage Facility Act to update references to the Uniform Commercial Code. It specifies that if a tenant defaults on a rental agreement, the owner of a self-service storage facility must give notice to all holders of a perfected security interest under the Uniform Commercial Code, 1962 PA 174, MCL 440.1101 to 440.11102, and MCL 440.12501. The bill also details the owner's lien on personal property in storage, the required written notice tenants receive about potential property sales, and allows for reasonable late charges. It considers a monthly late fee of $20.00 or 20% of the monthly rental amount, whichever is greater, to be reasonable. This bill will not take effect unless House Bill 6347 of the 103rd Legislature is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by John Roth. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Mental health: facilities; criminal history check for employment in a psychiatric facility; modify. Amends sec. 134a of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1134a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6401'26, HB 6402'26
This bill modifies the requirements for criminal history checks for individuals seeking employment, independent contracts, or clinical privileges at psychiatric facilities and certain other medical facilities, particularly those with direct patient contact. It outlines various felonies and misdemeanors, with disqualification periods ranging from one to ten years depending on the offense, or permanent disqualification for certain serious federal crimes or substantiated findings of neglect, abuse, or misappropriation of property. Facilities and staffing agencies must conduct these checks, which include fingerprinting by the Michigan Department of State Police and requests to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with the facility bearing all costs. The bill allows for conditional employment with supervision while checks are pending and establishes state systems for automated notifications of new criminal activity. This text is an opening portion of a longer document.
Sponsored by Sarah Lightner. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in 1986 PA 87; revise. Amends sec. 1 of 1986 PA 87 (MCL 257.1401). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill revises several definitions found in Michigan's Lemon Law, specifically Public Act 87 of 1986, which concerns warranties on new motor vehicles. It updates the specific legal citation for the Uniform Commercial Code within the definition of a "manufacturer's express warranty." The bill also clarifies what items are included in calculating a vehicle's "lease price" and "purchase price," such as cash payments, trade-ins, and certain taxes or fees, while excluding manufacturer discounts or rebates. These changes affect individuals who purchase or lease new motor vehicles and are covered by the Lemon Law. The bill will only take effect if House Bill No. 6347 from the current legislative session is also passed into law.
Sponsored by Pat Outman. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in revenue bond act of 1933; revise. Amends sec. 14 of 1933 PA 94 (MCL 141.114). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill amends the Revenue Bond Act of 1933 to update how bonds issued under the act are defined as negotiable instruments. It revises the specific range of Uniform Commercial Code sections referenced for this purpose, changing the ending section from MCL 440.11102 to MCL 440.12501. This technical change helps ensure proper classification of these bonds for legal and financial purposes. The bill will only take effect if House Bill No. 6347 is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Amos O'Neal. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Businesses: other; siting requirements for certain data centers; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6388'26
This bill establishes site requirements for large-scale data centers, defined as facilities with 25 megawatts or more of critical information technology load or 50 megawatts or more of total electrical demand. It requires developers or operators of these data centers to obtain a site certificate from each affected local unit of government before beginning construction, expansion, or material modification. To obtain a certificate, developers must submit various impact assessments, including acoustic, agricultural, emergency services, and thermal analyses, demonstrate the project will not have a material adverse effect, and pay all associated application, assessment, mitigation, and local unit review costs. Developers must also enter into an ongoing monitoring agreement that includes site visits and corrective action requirements. Violations are subject to a civil fine of not more than $10,000 for each day of violation, enforceable by the county prosecutor or attorney general, and the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy may create rules to implement this act, which allows local units to impose additional or more restrictive requirements.
Sponsored by Reggie Miller. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for violations involving automatic license plate reader systems; provide for. Amends sec. 12c, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.12c). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6411'26, HB 6412'26
This bill amends Michigan's code of criminal procedure to establish sentencing guidelines for felony violations involving automatic license plate reader systems. It adds new entries to the guidelines for second or subsequent offenses such as prohibited uses, prohibited activities, commercial sharing of data, and data retention violations related to these systems, each with a maximum sentence of four years. These additions are made to a section that already covers felonies like odometer tampering and altering vehicle documents within the Michigan vehicle code. The changes will take effect 90 days after the bill is enacted into law, provided that House Bill Nos. 6411 and 6412 from the same legislative session are also enacted.
Sponsored by Mike Mueller. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in municipal health facilities corporations act; revise. Amends sec. 413 of 1987 PA 230 (MCL 331.1413). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill amends the Municipal Health Facilities Corporations Act to specify that notes and other financial obligations issued by municipal health facilities corporations are considered "negotiable instruments" under Michigan's Uniform Commercial Code. This means these obligations will be treated as negotiable instruments for all legal purposes, even if their specific form would not otherwise qualify them. The only condition is that they must comply with any registration requirements stated in the notes or obligations themselves. These changes affect municipal health facilities corporations and those who interact with their financial instruments. The bill will not take effect unless House Bill 6347 from the current legislative session is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Phil Green. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in banking code of 1999; revise. Amends secs. 1203, 3714 & 3808 of 1999 PA 276 (MCL 487.11203 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill updates Michigan's Banking Code of 1999, affecting how banks operate, particularly regarding foreign branches and shareholder assessments. It adds a specific definition for the "Uniform Commercial Code," referring to 1962 PA 174, into the banking code. The bill removes language from Section 3714 that previously stated its provisions on foreign branch liability applied "notwithstanding" a specific UCC section. Similarly, it removes a specific UCC citation from Section 3808, which deals with a bank's ability to assess shareholders or sell their stock, relying instead on the new general definition. This bill also includes various minor grammatical and wording changes throughout the code and will only take effect if House Bill No. 6347 is also enacted.
Sponsored by Douglas Wozniak. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in higher education loan authority act; revise. Amends sec. 9 of 1975 PA 222 (MCL 390.1159). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill amends the Higher Education Loan Authority Act to update a specific legal citation. It revises the reference to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) to clarify that bonds issued by the Michigan Higher Education Loan Authority remain fully negotiable instruments, as defined by the UCC. The bill also reconfirms that the Authority's property and its bonds, including income derived from them, are exempt from state and local taxation. These changes will only take effect if House Bill 6347 is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Joseph Tate. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Financial institutions: credit cards; merchant category codes; prohibit certain disclosure and processing of. Creates new act.
This bill would create a new "Privacy in Purchasing Act" that prohibits merchants from disclosing and payment card networks from processing certain merchant category codes. Specifically, it disallows the use of codes that identify or allow for the identification of particular goods or services, or distinguish the type of goods or services, involved in a transaction. The Attorney General would investigate complaints and potential violations, issuing a 30-day notice to remedy violations before potentially seeking a court injunction; the act does not create a private right of action for individuals. Starting April 1, 2029, the Attorney General would also be required to submit annual reports to the legislature detailing complaints, investigations, and the act's effect. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2028.
Sponsored by Bryan Posthumus. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
State: symbol; shelter pets; designate as the official state pet. Creates new act.
This bill proposes to designate the shelter pet as the official state pet of Michigan. It aims to create a new law solely for this purpose. This designation serves as a symbolic recognition for shelter pets throughout the state.
Sponsored by Matt Bierlein. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in 1927 PA 372; revise. Amends sec. 15 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.435). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill revises rules for federally licensed firearms dealers regarding the sale of firearms in Michigan. It requires dealers to include a trigger lock or secure gun case with most sales, or ensure the buyer provides one, and to give purchasers safety information, a written warning about storage penalties, and lethal means counseling literature from the Department of Health and Human Services. Dealers must also obtain signed statements from themselves and purchasers confirming compliance, retain records for at least six years, and post notices about unlawful storage at their premises. The bill also restricts civil lawsuits by political subdivisions, such as counties or cities, against firearm or ammunition producers, reserving such actions exclusively for the state Attorney General, with some narrow exceptions for contract, warranty, or product liability claims when the political subdivision is the direct purchaser and owner. Violations of these dealer requirements carry penalties ranging from misdemeanors for first and second offenses to a felony for a third or subsequent conviction, and this act would not take effect unless House Bill No. 6347 is also enacted.
Sponsored by Amos O'Neal. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in Michigan broadband development authority act; revise. Amends sec. 10 of 2002 PA 49 (MCL 484.3210). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill updates a legal reference within the Michigan Broadband Development Authority Act, which governs the authority's ability to issue notes and bonds for broadband infrastructure projects. Specifically, it revises the citation to the Uniform Commercial Code, clarifying which sections apply to the negotiability of these financial instruments. The current reference range for the Uniform Commercial Code is updated from MCL 440.1101 to 440.11102 to a new range of MCL 440.1101 to 440.12501. This ensures that the proper legal framework from the Uniform Commercial Code applies to the authority's notes and bonds. The changes proposed in this bill will only take effect if House Bill No. 6347 is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by John Roth. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Health occupations: health professionals; titles to be used by physician's assistants; modify to allow for physician associate. Amends secs. 17011, 17060, 17072, 17082, 17511 & 18011 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17011 et seq.).
This bill amends the Public Health Code to allow licensed physician's assistants to use the title "physician associate." This new title would be available in addition to "physician's assistant" and "p.a." The changes would apply to individuals practicing in general medicine, osteopathic medicine, and podiatric medicine. The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, along with the task force on physician's assistants, would update rules for licensure, education, training, and program evaluation to recognize the new title. Additionally, physician's assistants would be permitted to use "physician associate" on their identification while working.
Sponsored by Carrie Rheingans. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in higher education facilities authority act; revise. Amends sec. 11 of 1969 PA 295 (MCL 390.931). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill amends the Higher Education Facilities Authority Act to update the language describing bonds issued under the act. It clarifies that these bonds are fully negotiable under the Uniform Commercial Code, which is 1962 Public Act 174. The bill also specifies that interest on these bonds is exempt from all taxation by the state or its political subdivisions. These changes primarily involve grammatical updates to the existing provisions regarding the nature and tax status of bonds issued for higher education facilities. This bill will not take effect unless House Bill 6347 is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Joseph Tate. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Human services: medical services; denial, suspension, termination, or probation of provider participation in medical assistance program for certain offenses; modify. Amends sec. 111e of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.111e).
This bill changes the requirements for the Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services when deciding to deny, suspend, terminate, or place on probation a provider's participation in the state's medical assistance program. Specifically, it states that the Director generally cannot take these actions if a provider is convicted of, or pleads guilty to, a criminal offense or attempted offense that is not related to their healthcare practice or fraud. However, exceptions apply if federal law requires action, or if the crime involves offenses against vulnerable adults, children, or mental health recipients. The bill also establishes a process for the Director to reinstate providers who were sanctioned before this act's effective date for criminal offenses that would now fall under these new exemptions. Finally, it requires the Director to update department policies and procedures to reflect these changes.
Sponsored by Sarah Lightner. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Energy: alternative sources; limits on generation capacity; raise. Amends sec. 173 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1173). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6386'26
This bill amends Michigan's Clean and Renewable Energy and Energy Waste Reduction Act to increase the maximum generation capacity for individual customers participating in the distributed generation program. It raises the limit from 110% to 300% of a customer's electricity consumption over the previous 12 months. This program applies to all electric customers, regulated electric utilities, and alternative electric suppliers in the state, but does not change the existing overall program cap of 10% of a utility's average peak load. The bill also updates equipment certification standards to IEEE 1547.1-2020 and UL 1741 scope 1.1A. This measure will only take effect if House Bill 6386 also becomes law.
Sponsored by Carol Glanville. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Natural resources: fishing; illegal taking of sturgeon; revise penalty for. Amends sec. 48738 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.48738).
This bill increases the maximum fine for individuals who illegally take or possess sturgeon in Michigan. Under the proposed change, the maximum fine for this offense would increase from $2,000.00 to $5,000.00. The bill maintains existing penalties for this misdemeanor, which include imprisonment for up to 180 days, a minimum fine of $500.00, and liability for the costs of prosecution. Additionally, a fishing license issued to an individual convicted of this offense would be revoked, and the individual would be barred from obtaining a new license for the remainder of the conviction year and the next three license years.
Sponsored by Cameron Cavitt. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Energy: alternative sources; distributed generation, storage, and aggregation; create program for in rate cases. Amends 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 - 460.1232) by adding pt. 9. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6410'26
This bill amends the Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act by adding a new section that defines various terms related to distributed energy resources and storage. Specifically, it defines terms such as 'distributed energy resource,' 'energy storage system,' 'eligible electric generator,' and 'aggregator.' These definitions cover a range of technologies including customer-owned renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, cogeneration facilities, and waste heat recovery systems, as well as systems that manage these resources. The bill's effectiveness is tied to the enactment of either Senate Bill No. S02283'25 or House Bill No. 6410.
Sponsored by Morgan Foreman. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; general amendments; provide for. Amends & adds (See bill). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
The bill proposes extensive amendments to Michigan's Uniform Commercial Code, updating numerous sections related to commercial transactions. It aims to modernize the code by replacing references to "writing" with "record" and "signed writing" with "signed record" to include electronic forms, and by introducing new concepts such as controllable electronic records and electronic money. The legislation defines and establishes rules for "hybrid transactions" and "hybrid leases," which involve combining sales or leases of goods with services, other goods, or other types of property. These changes would impact businesses and individuals engaging in diverse commercial activities, including sales, leases, and secured transactions, and would also add new Articles 12 and 12A to the code. This summary is based on only the opening portion of the full bill text.
Sponsored by Douglas Wozniak. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Occupations: collection practices; licensed debt collectors; prohibit certain acts. Amends secs. 901 & 916 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.901 & 339.916). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6419'26
This bill would change Michigan's Occupational Code concerning licensed debt collectors and how they interact with debtors. It would require collection agencies to provide a written notice at least five days before making initial contact about a purchased or assigned debt. This notice must include details about the debt and inform the debtor that collection will stop if they provide documentation of economic abuse, such as a personal protection order, a police report, or a report signed by a qualified third party like a health professional or clergy member. The bill also prohibits collection agencies from contacting or attempting to collect a debt if the debtor provides documentation of economic abuse. Additionally, it would increase the minimum damages an individual can recover for violations of debt collection practices from $50 to $5,000, or from $150 to $15,000 for willful violations. These changes would only take effect if House Bill 6419 is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Amos O'Neal. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in state housing development authority act of 1966; revise. Amends sec. 25 of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1425). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill would amend the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966 to allow the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to issue financial instruments that create a contractual right for holders to require mandatory tender for purchase of the Authority's obligations. It also updates the specific citations to the Uniform Commercial Code within the act, affirming that the Authority's notes and bonds are considered negotiable instruments for all purposes of the code. These changes affect how the Authority may issue bonds and notes to fund its corporate purposes, such as making loans for housing projects and establishing reserves. The bill specifies that it will not take effect unless House Bill 6347 from the current legislative session is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Jason Hoskins. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Environmental protection: radioactive waste; nuclear and radioactive waste tipping fee; increase. Amends sec. 11109 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11109). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6396'26
This bill increases a fee that landfill owners or operators must pay to the Michigan Department for the disposal of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material, known as TENORM. The fee would rise from $5.00 per ton to $75.00 per ton, based on the quantity specified in monthly reports, and must be paid within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter. The collected fees will be deposited into a dedicated TENORM account within the environmental pollution prevention fund. Funds from this account would be used for refunds to generators, to support the Department's regulation and oversight of TENORM disposal, and to provide grants to local governments and landfill operators for equipment to monitor TENORM radiation. This act will only take effect if House Bill No. 6396 of the current legislative session is also passed into law.
Sponsored by James DeSana. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in land bank fast tract act; revise. Amends sec. 19 of 2003 PA 258 (MCL 124.769). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill revises the Land Bank Fast Track Act to update specific legal citations. It updates the reference to the Uniform Commercial Code by adjusting its Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) range from 440.1101 to 440.11102. The bill also updates the citation for the Uniform Securities Act, replacing a 1964 act with the 2002 version and its corresponding MCL range of 451.2101 to 451.2703. These changes affect the State Land Bank Authority's ability to issue bonds and notes, specifically concerning how these financial instruments are treated under commercial and securities law. This bill will only take effect if House Bill 6347 is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Phil Green. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Vehicles: registration plates; fee for registration plates; waive for veterans. Amends sec. 803f of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.803f).
This bill updates the Michigan Vehicle Code by detailing how disabled veterans can receive special vehicle registration plates. It allows veterans with an honorable discharge and a service-connected disability rating of at least 50 percent, or a total disability, to apply to the Secretary of State for either a "DV" plate or a regular plate with a "Disabled Veteran" tab, without paying a service fee. Totally disabled veterans are exempt from the annual vehicle registration tax, and their surviving spouses may also use and renew these special plates. Additionally, the bill allows for the free issuance of an adhesive tab displaying the international wheelchair symbol to qualifying disabled veterans and their disabled surviving spouses. Misusing these plates or tabs on a different vehicle or by an unqualified person is defined as a misdemeanor.
Sponsored by Denise Mentzer. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in public transportation authority act; revise. Amends sec. 23 of 1986 PA 196 (MCL 124.473). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill revises Michigan's Public Transportation Authority Act, primarily by updating a statutory reference to the Uniform Commercial Code. It adds MCL 440.12501 to the existing citation of the Uniform Commercial Code's provisions regarding negotiable instruments, which describes qualities incident to notes and bonds issued by public authorities. The bill also makes various grammatical and clarifying changes to language detailing how public transportation authorities can borrow money, issue notes and bonds, manage their proceeds, and secure debt. These updates affect the operational and financial procedures for public transportation authorities. This bill is tied to the enactment of House Bill 6347.
Sponsored by Pat Outman. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in 1939 PA 3; revise. Amends sec. 10m of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10m). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill updates the state law governing public and private utilities by revising how securitization property is handled under the Uniform Commercial Code. It specifically adds MCL 440.12501 to the existing references to the Uniform Commercial Code sections that apply to the creation, perfection, and priority of liens and security interests in securitization property. The bill also makes several grammatical and stylistic changes to modernize the language in section 10m of 1939 PA 3. These revisions primarily affect electric utilities, financing parties, and assignees involved in securitization processes related to utility assets. The changes outlined in this bill will only take effect if House Bill No. 6347 is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Brenda Carter. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Individual income tax: credit; credit for certain nuclear and radioactive waste tipping fees; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding secs. 281 & 678. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6395'26
This bill establishes a new refundable income tax credit for certain Michigan-based businesses. The credit is for taxpayers subject to specific fees under section 11109 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, which pertain to the disposal of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material, also known as TENORM. The credit amount is the difference between the fees a business would have paid before this act's effective date and the total of what they actually paid under that section plus any new similar fees for TENORM disposal in a landfill. For flow-through entities, individual members can claim their share of this credit. This credit can be claimed by qualified businesses for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and will only become law if House Bill 6395 is also enacted.
Sponsored by James DeSana. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Businesses: other; Michigan major digital infrastructure act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6390'26
This bill requires Michigan local governments, including counties, townships, cities, and villages, to classify proposed data centers based on their projected power use, building square footage, and land area before granting any local approvals. The classifications include hyperscale, mega-hyperscale, and major digital infrastructure developments. For data centers meeting these larger classifications, local governments must follow a special approval process, which includes holding public hearings and making written findings about the project's impact on the local community. The bill aims to prevent the circumvention of these requirements through project segmentation. This act will take effect 90 days after it is enacted into law, provided House Bill 6390 is also enacted.
Sponsored by Reggie Miller. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Education: meals; plant-based school meals; require to be provided upon request. Amends sec. 30d of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1630d).
This bill revises the State School Aid Act by allocating up to $200,000,000.00 from the state school aid fund and up to $2,000,000.00 from the general fund for 2026-2027. This funding is for public and nonpublic schools to provide free school lunch and breakfast to all pupils in grades pre-K to 12. Schools receiving these funds would be required to offer plant-based meals that meet federal nutritional standards to students who submit a prior request for them. Additionally, these schools would need to forgive all school meal debt related to federally reimbursable meals and take steps to maximize federal reimbursement for their meal programs. The bill also encourages schools to offer various other dietary restriction meals and purchase food from Michigan growers when possible.
Sponsored by Regina Weiss. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in Vietnam veteran era bonus act; revise. Amends sec. 17 of 1974 PA 370 (MCL 35.1037). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill amends the Vietnam Veteran Era Bonus Act, which provides bonuses to eligible veterans. The amendment updates a reference to the Uniform Commercial Code concerning the negotiability of bonds issued under that act. It specifically adds section MCL 440.12501 to the listed Commercial Code sections. The bill also makes minor wording adjustments to the text specifying that these bonds and their interest are exempt from all taxation by the state or its political subdivisions. This legislation will only take effect if House Bill 6347 is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Douglas Wozniak. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in 1964 PA 183; revise. Amends sec. 8 of 1964 PA 183 (MCL 830.418). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill revises the law governing the Michigan State Building Authority by updating its process for issuing revenue obligations such as bonds and notes. It specifies that these obligations can be used to pay for state facilities, including construction and acquisition costs, and outlines how they are secured and repaid, primarily from true rental payments. The bill sets a maximum limit of $2,700,000,000.00 for the total principal amount of outstanding obligations and introduces a framework for pools of obligations to meet interim financing needs. It clarifies that these bonds and notes are not subject to the Revised Municipal Finance Act but are subject to the Agency Financing Reporting Act.
Sponsored by Joseph Aragona. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Human services: adult foster care; criminal history check for employment in an adult foster care facility; modify. Amends sec. 34b of 1979 PA 218 (MCL 400.734b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6400'26, HB 6401'26
This bill changes the rules for criminal history checks required for individuals who work or contract with adult foster care facilities in Michigan, particularly those who have direct access to residents. It updates the specific crimes that disqualify a person from employment, such as certain felonies with a 15-year look-back period or certain misdemeanors with a 5-year look-back period. The bill also details the process for adult foster care facilities and staffing agencies to conduct these background checks, including submitting fingerprints to the Department of State Police and the FBI. Starting July 1, 2020, the facility, staffing agency, or individual must pay the fees for these checks, and conditional employment is allowed under certain supervised circumstances while the checks are pending. Additionally, the bill establishes an automated system for ongoing monitoring of employees for new criminal activity. This text is only the opening portion of a longer document.
Sponsored by Sarah Lightner. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Law enforcement: other; regulations for license plate reader systems; provide for. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 256a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6412'26
This bill would establish new regulations for the use of automatic license plate reader systems by Michigan governmental entities. It would prohibit using these systems for personal curiosity, disclosure to unauthorized third parties, or commercial purposes, and would also prohibit credential sharing and insecure data transmission. When using these systems to collect payments, governmental entities could not intentionally or inadvertently target enforcement or disproportionately collect fines and fees based on race, ethnicity, or income level. Captured license plate data generally could not be retained for more than 30 days, with exceptions for warrants, preservation requests, or ongoing investigations. This new law would take effect 90 days after its enactment and is tied to House Bill No. 6412.
Sponsored by Alicia St. Germaine. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in savings bank act; revise. Amends secs. 103, 415 & 501 of 1996 PA 354 (MCL 487.3103 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill amends Michigan's Savings Bank Act to update various references to the Uniform Commercial Code. It revises the definition of the Uniform Commercial Code in section 103 by correcting its Public Act number and Michigan Compiled Law citation. The bill also removes specific "notwithstanding" clauses that previously referenced Uniform Commercial Code section 1105 regarding the liability of savings banks for contracts and deposits at their foreign branch offices. Additionally, it makes several minor grammatical and consistency updates throughout the act, such as clarifying language related to impaired capital and the sale of stock, and specifying January 11, 2001, where "effective date of this act" was used. These changes would affect savings banks operating under the act and will not take effect unless House Bill No. 6347 of the 103rd Legislature is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Douglas Wozniak. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in Michigan marina and boatyard storage lien act; revise. Amends sec. 5 of 1998 PA 362 (MCL 570.375). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill updates a legal reference within the Michigan marina and boatyard storage lien act. It revises the definition of "commercially reasonable" for the public sale of property by a marina or boatyard owner to enforce a lien. Specifically, the bill changes the citation to the Uniform Commercial Code from MCL 440.1101 to 440.9994 to the updated range of MCL 440.1101 to 440.12501. This clarification affects facility owners and property owners involved in such lien sales. The changes in this bill will only take effect if House Bill 6347 is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by John Roth. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in uniform federal lien registration act; revise. Amends sec. 5 of 1983 PA 102 (MCL 211.665). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill revises the Michigan Uniform Federal Lien Registration Act, primarily by updating references to the Uniform Commercial Code. It updates the specific Uniform Commercial Code section numbers used by the Secretary of State for marking, holding, and indexing various federal lien documents and related certificates, such as releases or discharges. The bill also makes minor grammatical clarifications to filing procedures for both the Secretary of State and county registers of deeds, for example, changing phrases like "pursuant to" to "in accordance with" and clarifying who issues certificates. The existing fees for requesting lien certificates and copies remain the same, and this bill will not become law unless House Bill No. 6347 is also enacted.
Sponsored by Douglas Wozniak. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Law enforcement: other; sharing of information obtained from captured plate data; prohibit. Amends title & secs. 1a & 4 of 1974 PA 163 (MCL 28.211a & 28.214).
This bill would restrict how law enforcement agencies in Michigan can share information collected from automatic license plate reader systems. It defines "captured plate data" as including GPS coordinates, dates, times, photographs, and plate numbers obtained by these systems. The bill would generally prohibit the sharing of captured plate data for any reason. A specific exception allows a Michigan law enforcement agency to share this data with an out-of-state law enforcement agency only if a court order directs them to do so. Intentional violations of these new sharing restrictions would be subject to existing criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure of criminal justice information.
Sponsored by Matt Koleszar. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Businesses: other; Michigan zoning enabling act; make subject to the Michigan major digital infrastructure act. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6389'26
This bill would amend the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act to make local zoning ordinances subject to the Michigan Major Digital Infrastructure Act. Specifically, it adds the Michigan Major Digital Infrastructure Act to the existing list of state laws that local zoning ordinances must comply with. This change means that local governments creating or enforcing zoning ordinances would need to ensure adherence to the provisions of the Michigan Major Digital Infrastructure Act. The bill's effectiveness is dependent on the enactment of House Bill No. 6389 from the 103rd Legislature and would take effect 90 days after it is signed into law.
Sponsored by Reggie Miller. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Consumer protection: solicitations; telephone solicitation transparency and oversight; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6394'26
This bill creates a new state law to regulate telephone calls and text messages made for solicitation or advertising purposes in Michigan, titled the "solicitation and oversight partnership act." It generally prohibits automated calls and texts to emergency numbers and cell phones without prior consent, but allows exceptions for specific situations like package delivery, financial fraud alerts, and health care reminders, each with strict limits on content, frequency, and opt-out requirements. The bill also forbids telephone solicitations to Michigan residents before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m., or to numbers on the federal Do-Not-Call Registry unless certain conditions, such as prior written consent, are met. Violators could face a state civil fine of up to $500.00, and the Attorney General is responsible for creating a complaint process, conducting public consultations, and submitting annual reports on enforcement efforts within one year of the act's effective date. This new law would not take effect unless House Bill No. 6394 is also enacted.
Sponsored by Rylee Linting. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Energy: alternative sources; limits on generation capacity; raise. Amends sec. 5 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1005). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6385'26
This bill would change a definition within the Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act. It would revise the meaning of an "eligible electric generator" to allow methane digesters or renewable energy systems to have a generation capacity limited to 300% of a customer's electricity use over the previous 12 months, rather than the current 110%. This means customers generating their own power from these sources could produce significantly more electricity relative to their past consumption. The bill also states it would not take effect unless House Bill 6385 or a related Senate Bill from the 103rd Legislature is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Jason Morgan. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Health facilities: hospitals; use of restraint or seclusion; modify for hospitals. Amends secs. 20201 & 21734 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20201 & 333.21734).
This bill modifies the Public Health Code to change how hospitals can use restraint or seclusion on patients. It allows hospitals to use these measures as authorized by federal regulations, specifically 42 CFR 482.13, as of the effective date of a 2026 amendatory act. The department would then be required to update state rules to incorporate any future revisions to this federal regulation. Additionally, the bill makes minor renumbering adjustments to other patient rights provisions and clarifies a cross-reference regarding bed rail options in nursing homes.
Sponsored by Carrie Rheingans. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Health occupations: health professionals; implicit bias training; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16207.
This bill would require most health care professionals who are licensed or registered under Michigan's Public Health Code to complete training on implicit bias. This training would be required during the license or registration cycle before they apply for renewal, with the specific number of hours determined by the Department. The training must include trauma-informed approaches to care and education to reduce stigma related to physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities, as well as behavioral health conditions. The bill defines implicit bias as unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect perception and decision-making, often leading to unequal treatment based on characteristics like race, gender, age, or disability.
Sponsored by Carrie Rheingans. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Consumer protection: solicitations; telephone solicitation transparency and oversight; provide for. Amends 1971 PA 227 (MCL 445.111 - 445.117) by adding sec. 1f. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6393'26
This bill amends an existing law from 1971 that governs home solicitation sales and telephone solicitation. It adds a new section that specifies how conflicts between this existing law and another act, called the "solicitation and oversight partnership act," should be resolved. If there is a conflict between a provision of the 1971 law and a provision of the solicitation and oversight partnership act, the latter act's provisions will take precedence. This clarifies which regulations apply to parties involved in these types of sales and related state oversight. The bill will only become effective if House Bill 6393 from the 103rd Legislature is also enacted into law.
Sponsored by Joseph Aragona. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in Michigan family farm development act; revise. Amends sec. 13 of 1982 PA 220 (MCL 285.263). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill updates a section of the Michigan Family Farm Development Act, which outlines the Michigan Family Farm Development Authority's ability to issue bonds and notes. It primarily revises statutory references to the Uniform Commercial Code, specifically changing the cited range for those code sections from MCL 440.11102 to MCL 440.12501. The bill also removes the specific citation for the revised municipal finance act and adds a specific citation for the agency financing reporting act, affecting how the authority's financial instruments are regulated. Additionally, it makes minor grammatical adjustments to the language regarding the authority's issuance and refunding of bonds and notes. This act will not take effect unless House Bill No. 6347 from the 103rd Legislature is also enacted.
Sponsored by Bryan Posthumus. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in 1994 PA 54; revise. Amends sec. 1 of 1994 PA 54 (MCL 445.1081). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill updates Michigan's law that regulates the selling and leasing of wheelchairs and requires manufacturers to provide an express warranty. It primarily revises the way the Uniform Commercial Code is cited within the definition of "express warranty," updating the reference from "Act No. 174 of the Public Acts of 1962, being sections 440.1101 to 440.11102 of the Michigan Compiled Laws" to "1962 PA 174, MCL 440.1101 to 440.12501." The bill also makes several minor grammatical and stylistic revisions to other definitions within the act, such as for "consumer," "manufacturer," and "nonconformity." This updated law will not take effect unless House Bill No. 6347 of the current legislative session is also enacted.
Sponsored by Brenda Carter. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
Commercial code: other; references to uniform commercial code in Michigan vehicle code; revise. Amends secs. 58b & 217 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.58b & 257.217). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6347'26
This bill revises specific references to the Uniform Commercial Code within the Michigan Vehicle Code. It updates the Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) citations in sections that define terms such as "security interest" and "secured party," and also in the section describing how security interests in vehicles are legally perfected with the Secretary of State. For instance, the bill changes the referenced MCL range for the Uniform Commercial Code from 440.1101-440.11102 and 440.1101-440.9994 to 440.12501. This is a technical update to ensure the Vehicle Code's references to the Uniform Commercial Code remain current. The changes primarily affect vehicle owners, dealers, and financial institutions involved in vehicle titling and transactions with security interests.
Sponsored by Pat Outman. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026