Communications: video services; definition of video service; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 2006 PA 480 (MCL 484.3301).
HB 5123 amends Michigan's Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act by clarifying the definition of "video service" to explicitly include cable, IPTV (internet protocol television), and OVS (open video systems), while excluding mobile streaming services, direct satellite TV, and internet-based video access. This definition directly affects video service providers (like cable companies and IPTV providers) who must operate under franchise agreements with local governments. The bill ensures these providers pay required fees for using public rights-of-way, without changing existing franchise obligations for current providers. It is a technical clarification of existing law, not a new policy change.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Oct 23, 2025
Last action Jun 16, 2026
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Jun 11, 2026
MINOR
The bill was amended to correct formatting errors and update a specific definition. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new definition for 'Cable system' (referencing 47 USC 522(7)), which was missing from the original version. Other changes include renumbering the list of definitions and fixing a typo in the definition of 'Video service' where the word 'This' was capitalized incorrectly.
DEFINITION
Added a new definition for 'Cable system' to align the act with federal statutory definitions.
Corrected a capitalization error in the definition of 'Video service' to improve readability.
TECHNICAL
Fixed formatting issues, including renumbering the list of definitions and removing extraneous page headers.
Floor votes · House Jun 11, 2026
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Jun 16, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Jun 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Jun 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #208 Yeas 75 Nays 31 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
lower
Jun 4, 2026
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Jun 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Oct 23, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Government Operations
lower
Oct 23, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Mike Harris
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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