Michigan Bills

passed · Michigan · House Feb 18, 2026

HR 245: A resolution to declare February 2026 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and February 10, 2026, as National Teen Dating Violence and Prevention Day in the state of Michigan.

This resolution (HR 245) symbolically declares February 2026 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and February 10, 2026, as National Teen Dating Violence and Prevention Day in Michigan. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but aims to raise public awareness about teen dating violence. The resolution cites CDC data showing high rates of physical, sexual, and psychological violence among teens, including 44.3% experiencing at least one form of violence. It directs Michigan residents and communities to recognize these dates to support prevention efforts, though it has no binding policy requirements.

passed · Michigan · House Feb 18, 2026

HR 246: A resolution to declare February 16-20, 2026, as Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.

This resolution declares February 16-20, 2026, as Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) Awareness Week in Michigan. It aims to increase public and medical awareness of SCAD - a rare, life-threatening heart condition that disproportionately affects women, especially during pregnancy and postpartum, and is often misdiagnosed. The resolution encourages healthcare providers, researchers, and community leaders to promote education about SCAD and its warning signs. (Note: This is a symbolic awareness resolution, not a law with new requirements.)

passed · Michigan · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 5313: Health: licensing; setting aside certain disciplinary records; provide for, and modify certain continuing education requirements and sanctions. Amends secs. 16211, 16216, 16221, 16226, 16231, 16238, 17033 & 17533 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16211 et seq.) & adds secs. 16211a & 16231b.

HB 5313 modifies Michigan's licensing rules for health professionals by removing certain disciplinary records from public view and adjusting continuing education requirements. It directly affects licensed healthcare workers (like nurses, doctors, and therapists) by changing how past disciplinary actions are handled and what training they must complete. Key provisions include adding new sections (16211a and 16231b) to limit public access to some disciplinary records, updating continuing education standards, and modifying sanctions for violations. The bill focuses on administrative changes to licensing processes without altering core professional standards or creating new funding.

passed · Michigan · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 41: Highways: memorial; portion of M-22; designate as the "Company K Indian Veterans 1st Michigan Sharpshooters Civil War Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 108.

This bill designates a specific segment of M-22 in Leelanau County as the "Company K Indian Veterans 1st Michigan Sharpshooters Civil War Memorial Highway." The designated portion begins at the intersection of M-22 and North Stallman Road and runs north to the intersection of M-22 and North Putnam Road. It amends Michigan's Memorial Highway Act to formally name this highway section in honor of the Civil War unit, with no changes to road infrastructure or policy.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed both · Michigan · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 4576: Appropriations: department of education; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4576 is the fiscal year 2025-2026 appropriations bill for the Michigan Department of Education. It authorizes specific funding levels for the department's operations and programs during the upcoming state fiscal year. The bill passed the House on June 11, 2025, with 56 ayes, 53 noes, and 1 excused. As a procedural appropriations act, it establishes the legal funding framework but does not detail specific programs or spending items beyond the authorized amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

passed · Michigan · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 4527: Disabilities: other; penalties for certain violations to provision in use of travel aids by blind persons act; increase. Amends secs. 1a, 2 & 3 of 1937 PA 10 (MCL 752.51a et seq.).

HB 4527 increases penalties for violations of laws protecting blind persons using travel aids, such as canes or guide dogs. It directly affects individuals who obstruct or interfere with these aids, making the legal consequences stricter. The bill amends existing Michigan law (MCL 752.51a et seq.) to raise fines and penalties for offenses like blocking a blind person's path or damaging their travel device. This change aims to better safeguard mobility for blind residents by strengthening enforcement of existing protections. The bill is currently pending third reading in the legislature.

passed · Michigan · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 4528: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for driver causing death of blind person or dog guide in crosswalk; enact. Amends sec. 17b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.17b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4527'25

HB 4528 amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines to impose stiffer penalties for drivers who cause the death of a blind person or a guide dog while they are in a crosswalk. The bill directly affects drivers convicted of vehicular homicide in these specific scenarios. Its key provision increases sentencing severity under Michigan law (MCL 777.17b) for such incidents, requiring judges to consider the heightened risk faced by blind individuals and service animals. This policy change focuses on criminal sentencing outcomes without altering traffic laws or enforcement procedures.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✓ Transportation

passed · Michigan · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SR 96: A resolution to recognize February 2026 as Black History Month.

This resolution formally recognizes February 2026 as Black History Month in Michigan. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or groups, as it is a symbolic gesture of commemoration. The resolution affirms Michigan's commitment to honoring African-American contributions to history, culture, and the ongoing pursuit of equality. It aligns with longstanding national recognition of Black History Month, which began in 1976.

passed · Michigan · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SR 95: A resolution to recognize February 11, 2026, as the United Auto Workers’ (UAW) White Shirt Day.

This Senate Resolution (SR 95) symbolically recognizes February 11, 2026, as "UAW White Shirt Day" to commemorate the 89th anniversary of the UAW's first contract with General Motors and the 1937 Flint Sit-Down Strike. It honors the UAW's history, including the origin of the "White Shirt Day" tradition (starting in 1948), where members wear white shirts to symbolize equal respect for workers. The resolution directly affects UAW members, retirees, and Michigan communities by formally acknowledging their historical contributions to labor rights and the state's economy. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding policy impact or new requirements.

passed both · Michigan · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 4445: Natural resources: hunting; feeding or baiting deer; allow. Amends secs. 40102 & 40111a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40102 & 324.40111a).

House Bill 4445 proposes to allow individuals to use bait for hunting deer in Michigan during the open deer seasons. It amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by introducing a specific definition for "deer or elk baiting," which refers to depositing feed to aid in taking these animals. The bill also eliminates the requirement for the Natural Resources Commission to issue orders regulating general deer and elk feeding, and removes the associated definition from state law. This change would explicitly permit deer baiting for hunting while removing state-level regulation over general deer and elk feeding.

Topics ✗ Environment

passed both · Michigan · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 4907: Occupations: individual licensing and registration; testing of control and safety devices by boiler repairers and installers; allow. Amends sec. 907 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5907).

HB 4907 amends Michigan's Skilled Trades Regulation Act to ensure certain boiler professionals can continue performing essential safety work. It specifically prohibits the department from creating rules that restrict Class 5B boiler installers or Class IV boiler repairers from conducting routine maintenance and safety device testing on boiler systems. This directly affects licensed boiler technicians who install or repair industrial/commercial heating systems, guaranteeing they can perform these safety checks without new regulatory barriers. The bill clarifies existing practice rather than creating new requirements, focusing on maintaining safe operations for facilities relying on boiler systems.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed both · Michigan · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 4897: Occupations: individual licensing and registration; boiler installer license; provide for. Amends sec. 939 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5939) & adds secs. 926, 926a & 926b.

HB 4897 creates new licensing categories for boiler installers in Michigan, establishing five distinct classes (2B through 5B) and a separate class P license. These classes define specific installation capabilities, such as Class 2B for small boilers and Class 5B for nuclear boiler systems. The bill requires that anyone installing or altering boilers must hold the appropriate license class, and permits for such work cannot be issued without it. This directly affects boiler installers, their employers, and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, which will enforce these licensing requirements.

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