HB 4100 designates a specific 2-mile segment of M-50 in Monroe County (from South Raisinville Road east to Herr Road) as the "Animal Control Officer Darrian Young Memorial Highway" under Michigan's Memorial Highway Act. This bill honors Officer Darrian Young by naming the highway portion after him, with no policy changes or funding impacts. It amends state law to add this memorial designation as a new section (6d) in the existing highway act. The bill passed unanimously in the Michigan House on May 20, 2025, with immediate effect.
HB 4189 names a specific bridge on South Grand Avenue over I-96 in Fowlerville as the "LCpl Michael W. Hanks Memorial Bridge" to commemorate a fallen Marine. The bill requires the state transportation department and Livingston County road commission to install signs at both approaches of the bridge designating its new name. This is a purely commemorative measure with no policy changes or financial impact, directly affecting the bridge location and signage in Fowlerville. It amends Michigan's Memorial Highway Act to add this designation without altering transportation policies or funding.
HB 4644 allows villages, cities, and townships with populations under 30,000 (based on the 2010 census) to permit golf cart operation on local streets and county roads, subject to specific safety rules. Key provisions include requiring operators to be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license, limiting speed to 15 mph, prohibiting operation on sidewalks or during nighttime (30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise), and requiring registration without fees. County boards may block golf cart use if safety or environmental concerns are proven after a public hearing. The bill also establishes procedures for local units to request limited golf cart access on state highways under specific conditions, such as connecting tourist areas or crossing natural barriers.
HB 4396 amends Michigan's Juvenile Diversion Act to permit researchers to access certain juvenile justice records for research purposes under strict safeguards. It requires researchers to submit requests to the state court administrative office, obtain approval, and sign a data use agreement that protects personally identifiable information from public disclosure. The agreement must prevent misuse and exempt the data from public disclosure under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act. This change directly affects researchers studying juvenile justice outcomes, not the minors involved in cases.
Senate Bill 18 amends the Foster Care and Adoption Services Act to establish new rules for how state and federal benefits are managed for children in foster care. It requires the Department to screen children for benefit eligibility, apply for benefits on their behalf, and generally prohibits using these funds to cover the cost of their foster care. However, benefits may be used for a child's special needs services or conserved for future needs, with appropriate consultation. The bill also mandates financial literacy training for children aged 14 and older, requires regular notification and accounting of benefit use to the child and their guardian, and facilitates the transfer of these assets to the child upon leaving foster care or turning 18.
SB 106 creates a special vehicle registration plate in Michigan that supports animal welfare. Vehicle owners who purchase this plate will contribute funds to a dedicated "Protecting Michigan's Pets Fund," managed by the state treasurer. The fund receives all plate sale proceeds and disburses money quarterly to the Michigan Pet Alliance to support spay/neuter programs and care for homeless/abused animals in shelters. This bill directly affects plate buyers and provides a new funding source for animal welfare organizations.
HB 4062 restricts lobbying by former Michigan state legislators to prevent potential conflicts of interest. It prohibits former senators or representatives from engaging in paid lobbying activities for two years after leaving office, specifically banning them from spending money or receiving compensation for lobbying that meets the threshold requiring lobbyist registration. The law applies to legislators whose term began on or after January 1, 2025, and violations are punishable by a misdemeanor fine of up to $1,000 or 90 days in jail. This bill directly affects former lawmakers seeking to lobby government officials, aiming to limit immediate post-office influence in policy decisions.
HB 4064 prohibits Michigan state senators and representatives from receiving extra pay (beyond their regular salary) for directly communicating with government officials to influence legislative or administrative decisions. It specifically bans compensation for lobbying activities involving officials in Michigan's executive or legislative branches, or similar officials in other state or local governments. Violating this rule is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both. The bill amends Michigan's ethics law (MCL 4.411-4.431) and takes effect January 1, 2026.
HB 4023 transfers a 0.29-acre parcel of state-owned land in Windsor Township, Eaton County, to the Michigan Police Equipment Company to resolve a building encroachment on state property. The company must pay fair market value (determined by an independent appraisal) plus implementation costs, and any future oil/gas revenue from the land must be split 50/50 with the state. Net proceeds from the sale fund the state’s general budget. This bill directly affects the company’s property ownership and the state’s revenue stream.
HB 4072 requires hospitals and freestanding surgical outpatient facilities to offer patients any unused eye drops or eye ointments after ophthalmic surgical procedures or medical care. This applies when the facility-provided medication was administered to the patient and is required for their ongoing treatment upon discharge. The bill details labeling requirements if a pharmacist dispenses the drug, and assigns the responsibility for patient counseling on its use to the prescribing doctor. This allows patients to take home remaining eye medications for continued care.
SB 415 requires Michigan's medical assistance program to cover group prenatal care services beginning on the bill's effective date. This directly affects pregnant individuals enrolled in Michigan's medical assistance program (like Medicaid) by mandating coverage for a specific type of care. The bill defines "group prenatal care services" as evidence-based, group-based visits that include health assessments, social support, education, and peer interaction in a family-centered setting. These services aim to support pregnant people through shared experiences and structured care, extending into early childhood.
HB 4779 requires Michigan health facilities performing certain surgical procedures to implement smoke evacuation systems. It directly affects hospitals and surgical centers using heat-producing tools like lasers or electrosurgery, which generate harmful surgical smoke. The bill mandates facilities to develop policies ensuring a dedicated evacuation system captures and neutralizes smoke at the source before it reaches staff or patients' eyes or lungs. This policy change aims to protect healthcare workers and patients from exposure to potentially harmful smoke byproducts during procedures.
