State management: funds; certain activities that violate the state constitution; prohibit the expenditure of state or local funds on. Creates new act.
HB 4942 prohibits Michigan state and local governments from using public funds to support legal actions that would violate Michigan’s constitution if the federal government suspends habeas corpus (a legal challenge to unlawful detention). It specifically blocks state/local spending on lawsuits or proceedings that conflict with Article I, Section 12 of Michigan’s 1963 Constitution, which protects individual liberty. The bill applies directly to state agencies, local governments, and officials who manage public funds. It takes effect immediately upon federal suspension of habeas corpus rights, creating a clear financial restriction for government entities.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 11, 2025
Last action Sep 16, 2025
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Committee
1
Sep 11, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Government Operations
lower
Sep 11, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Noah Arbit
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Noah Arbit
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Glanville
DDemocratic
Co
Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
Co
Donavan McKinney
DDemocratic
Co
Dylan Wegela
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Hoskins
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Morgan
DDemocratic
Co
Jennifer Conlin
DDemocratic
Co
Jimmie Wilson
DDemocratic
Co
Kara Hope
DDemocratic
Co
Matt Longjohn
DDemocratic
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