HB 4226 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Fire: other; number of school fire and security drills; modify. Amends sec. 19 of 1941 PA 207 (MCL 29.19).

HB 4226 requires Michigan K-12 schools to conduct specific safety drills annually, including a minimum of 7 fire drills (with 3 by December 1), 2 tornado safety drills (one in March), and 4 secure building drills (with one by December 1 and one after January 1). Schools must document each drill with details like date, type, and attendance, then post this information online within 30 days for at least 3 years. The bill also mandates schools to coordinate drill schedules with local emergency management and allows rescheduling for unavoidable disruptions like severe weather. These requirements apply to all public schools operating grades K-12 and aim to standardize safety preparedness.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

May 2025

Governor

Introduced Mar 12, 2025 Last action May 20, 2025

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As Passed by the House → Substitute (H-1) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text shows primarily formatting and versioning changes rather than substantive policy modifications. The document was updated from the House-passed version to a substitute version (H-1), with changes to the header information, page numbering, and tracking identifiers. No substantive changes to the actual legislative content, requirements, or provisions were identified in the provided diff.

TECHNICAL

Header and versioning information updated from 'As Passed House' to 'Substitute (H-1)' version with new tracking identifiers

Page numbering and document tracking codes changed from '30ighc' to 'z6p954'

Minor formatting adjustments to spacing and alignment in the title section

House Introduced Bill → As Passed by the House · 11 edits · May 14, 2025

MAJOR

This bill amends Michigan's fire prevention code to update fire drill requirements for K-12 schools, add tornado safety drills, introduce lockdown drills, require public posting of drill documentation online, and establish new cardiac emergency response plans. The changes aim to improve school safety through more comprehensive emergency preparedness measures and greater transparency.

Scope change

The bill applies to all public schools operating grades K-12, including state-supported schools and school dormitories, but explicitly excludes postsecondary educational institutions.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirement for minimum 8 fire drills per school year (reduced to 7 if weather prevents monthly drills), with specific timing requirements for fall and remaining school year

Added requirement for 2 tornado safety drills per school year, with at least one conducted in March

Added requirement for 4 lockdown drills per school year for K-12 schools, including drills during lunch/recess and when students are between classes

Added requirement to post drill documentation on school websites within 30 school days, maintained for 3 years, including drill details and signatures

Added requirement to provide scheduled drill days to county emergency management coordinators by September 15, with rescheduling provisions for weather-related cancellations

Added requirement for cardiac emergency response plans by beginning of 2025-2026 school year, including AED maintenance, communication plans, and CPR training

Added requirement that state police emergency management division develop a model for conducting lockdown drills

Added provision prohibiting drills during state-mandated assessments

Added authority for state fire marshal to order fire drills and protective equipment in public buildings

Modified documentation requirements to remove some items (number of completed drills, principal signature, drill leader name) while adding new requirements for online posting and rescheduling notifications

DEFINITION

Added definitions clarifying that 'school' and 'school dormitory' do not include postsecondary educational institutions

Floor votes · House May 14, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Key actions

Committee

May 20, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

upper

May 20, 2025

Upper · Passed

PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

upper

May 14, 2025

Lower · Passed

passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #106 Yeas 81 Nays 25 Excused 0 Not Voting 4

lower

May 7, 2025

Lower · Passed

substitute (H-1) adopted

lower

Apr 16, 2025

Committee

referred to second reading

lower

Apr 16, 2025

Lower · Passed

reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)

lower

Mar 12, 2025

Committee

referred to Committee on Education and Workforce

lower

Mar 12, 2025

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Rylee Linting

lower

1 primary · 9 co-sponsors