State agencies (proposed): other; office of American Freedmen affairs; establish. Creates new act.
This bill establishes a new Office of American Freedmen Affairs within the Michigan Department of Civil Rights to support descendants of individuals emancipated from slavery. The office would be led by a five-year director appointed by the governor and tasked with researching disparities, advising state leaders on policies, and improving access to resources for this community. Key duties include developing economic opportunities, assisting with genealogy and historical research, and submitting annual reports on the social and economic conditions of American Freedmen in the state.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 18, 2026
Last action Jun 23, 2026
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Total actions
4
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Committee
1
Jun 18, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Government Operations
lower
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Brenda Carter
lower
1 primary · 26 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brenda Carter
DDemocratic
Co
Alabas Farhat
DDemocratic
Co
Amos O'Neal
DDemocratic
Co
Betsy Coffia
DDemocratic
Co
Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
Co
Cynthia Neeley
DDemocratic
Co
Donavan McKinney
DDemocratic
Co
Dylan Wegela
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Dievendorf
DDemocratic
Co
Erin Byrnes
DDemocratic
Co
Helena Scott
DDemocratic
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