Construction: permits; deadline for the department to require changes to an application for a building permit; provide. Amends sec. 11 of 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1511). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5932'26
This bill establishes a strict 10-business-day deadline for Michigan building departments to review and decide on construction permit applications, extending that limit to 15 days only for unusually complicated projects. If a department fails to make a decision within these timeframes, the law treats the silence as a denial, allowing the applicant to immediately appeal to a board. Additionally, the bill prevents departments from requesting new or additional changes to an application after the initial review period has expired, ensuring applicants are not subjected to endless delays. These rules apply to all types of building permits, including those for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 30, 2026
Last action Jun 16, 2026
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What changed between versions
As Passed by the House
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Substitute (H-1)
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4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was reformatted from a House-passed version to a substitute version, which involved renumbering sections and removing a requirement for the department to notify applicants of changes within specific timeframes. Additionally, the deadline for enforcing agencies to approve or deny applications was simplified, and the criteria for enforcing agencies to ensure compliance were slightly broadened to include their discretion.
REQUIREMENT
Removed the requirement that the department must notify applicants of changes within specific timeframes, giving the department more flexibility in the review process.
TIMELINE
Simplified the language regarding the deadline for enforcing agencies to grant or deny applications, removing redundant phrasing about what constitutes a denial.
ENFORCEMENT
Expanded the enforcing agency's authority to ensure compliance by adding the phrase 'in any other way it deems appropriate,' allowing for broader enforcement methods beyond those explicitly listed.
TECHNICAL
Corrected grammatical errors and renumbered sections to align with the substitute version format.
Floor votes · House Jun 10, 2026
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Jun 16, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
upper
Jun 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Jun 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #198 Yeas 79 Nays 26 Excused 0 Not Voting 5
lower
Jun 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
substitute (H-2) adopted
lower
Jun 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
substitute (H-1) adopted
lower
Jun 4, 2026
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Jun 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Nancy DeBoer
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Nancy DeBoer
RRepublican
Co
Bill Schuette
RRepublican
Co
Jay DeBoyer
RRepublican
Co
Joe Aragona
RRepublican
Co
Rachelle Smit
RRepublican
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