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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 799: Mental health: facilities; licensure for adult residential psychiatric programs; provide for. Creates new act.

SB 799 creates a new licensing system for adult psychiatric residential treatment facilities (APRTFs) that provide 24-hour residential psychiatric care to adults 18+ with severe mental health needs. It requires facilities to obtain a license from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, pay fees ($2,000 initial, $1,000 renewal), and undergo on-site inspections before operating. The bill sets standards for care, defines prohibited exclusions (like psychiatric hospitals or nursing homes), and specifies that licensed facilities must offer individualized treatment plans certified by a physician. This directly affects APRTFs currently operating without state licensing, requiring them to meet new regulatory requirements to continue providing services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates licensing standards for psychiatric facilities, ensuring quality care and patient safety per bill's requirements.95% confidence
Rosemary Bayer (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 265: Transportation: funds; maintenance of nonmotorized transportation infrastructure; provide for. Amends sec. 10k of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.660k).

Senate Bill 265 amends the law governing the Michigan Transportation Fund, affecting how the State Transportation Department, counties, cities, and villages allocate funds. The bill mandates that at least 1% of these funds must be expended on constructing, improving, maintaining, or repairing nonmotorized transportation infrastructure, explicitly stating that "maintaining" does not include snow removal. It broadens the definition of qualified nonmotorized facilities and allows the 1% spending requirement to be met as an average over a 10-year period. Additionally, the bill requires these government entities to develop 5-year programs for nonmotorized facility improvements and consult with other jurisdictions on related projects.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates 1% of transportation funds for nonmotorized infrastructure, reallocating existing budget toward public infrastructure without tax changes.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 1% of transportation funds for nonmotorized infrastructure, promoting walking/biking to reduce vehicle emissions and pollution, directly supporting environmental conservation goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates 1% of transportation funds for nonmotorized infrastructure (bike paths, walkways), explicitly advancing sustainable transportation funding per bill language.95% confidence
Roger Victory (R)
in committee · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 580: Traffic control: driver license; issuance of a restricted license; modify. Amends sec. 304 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.304).

SB 580 modifies Michigan's rules for issuing restricted driver's licenses to individuals suspended due to DUI convictions. It requires installing an ignition interlock device and completing a specialty court program before eligibility, limiting driving to work, treatment, school, or essential appointments. The restricted license remains valid for at least one year, during which any alcohol use could trigger further suspension. This applies to those with two DUI convictions or one DUI plus prior related offenses under Michigan law.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires ignition interlock and specialty court for DUI offenders, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through structured program access.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens transportation safety by requiring ignition interlocks and restricted driving for DUI offenders, aligning with safety-focused transportation policies.95% confidence
Ed McBroom (R)
in committee · Michigan · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 952: Education: special education; Michigan special education accountability act; establish. Amends secs. 1310d, 1311, 1526, 1527, 1531 & 1711 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1310d et seq.) & adds secs. 1531k, 1537, 1712 & 1810.

Senate Bill 952 establishes the Michigan Special Education Accountability Act to strengthen protections for students with disabilities facing school discipline. The bill requires school boards and officials to consider specific factors, such as a student's age and disciplinary history, before suspending or expelling any pupil. For suspensions lasting more than 10 days or expulsions involving students with disabilities, the bill mandates that schools complete a functional behavioral assessment, implement a behavior intervention plan, and obtain legal guidance to ensure the action does not violate the student's rights. Additionally, the bill requires districts to annually report all suspensions and expulsions of students with disabilities to the state department.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens protections for students with disabilities and requires careful consideration before suspensions, enhancing educational access and equity.95% confidence
Joe Bellino (R)
in committee · Michigan · House May 12, 2026

HB 5928: Property: land sales; purchase of residential property by certain businesses; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5929'26

This bill, titled the "Homes Are for People Act," prohibits hedge funds from purchasing or owning single-family homes in Michigan. It defines a hedge fund as an organization managing at least $50 million in assets and a single-family home as a property with one to four units that is not a vacant foreclosure or a government-funded project. While new purchases by these funds are banned, the law allows hedge funds to keep any single-family homes they already own when the act takes effect. Any property acquired in violation of this rule would be subject to legal forfeiture.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits hedge funds from buying single-family homes to prevent displacement and protect affordable housing access.90% confidence
Alabas Farhat (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House May 12, 2026

HB 5939: Businesses: business corporations; benefit corporations; authorize formation and establish duties of officers and directors. Amends and adds (See bill).

HB 5939 updates Michigan's Business Corporation Act to formally authorize the creation of benefit corporations and clarify the roles and duties of their officers and directors. The bill defines key terms such as 'benefit corporation' and 'independent director,' establishing specific experience and conflict-of-interest requirements for independent directors to ensure unbiased governance. By amending existing sections and adding new chapters, the legislation provides a clear legal framework for businesses seeking to operate with a focus on social and environmental goals alongside profit.
Doug Wozniak (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Michigan · House May 12, 2026

HB 5925: Corporate income tax: deductions; federal deduction for certain outsourcing expenses; add back. Amends sec. 623 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.623).

HB 5925 amends Michigan's corporate income tax law to require companies to add back certain expenses related to outsourcing and relocating business operations out of the state. Specifically, the bill mandates that businesses must include specified outsourcing expenses in their taxable income if those costs were incurred to eliminate a trade or business located in Michigan or to relocate a business that was previously in the state to a new location outside of it. The legislation defines these eligible expenses as costs associated with ending or moving a business, such as permit fees, lease brokerage fees, and equipment installation costs. This change directly affects corporations with business activity in Michigan that have undertaken outsourcing or relocation activities, requiring them to pay additional state taxes on these specific expenditures.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill closes a tax loophole by requiring businesses to add back outsourcing expenses, increasing state revenue and promoting fiscal responsibility.90% confidence
Denise Mentzer (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House May 12, 2026

HB 5926: Liquor: wine; volume cap on direct shipping; increase. Amends sec. 203 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1203).

HB 5926 updates Michigan's liquor laws to increase the annual volume limit for direct wine shipments to consumers from 1,500 cases to 9,000 cases, or from 13,500 liters to 81,000 liters. This change allows wineries and direct shippers to send more wine directly to customers via mail or online while maintaining existing rules on age verification, labeling, and tax payments. The bill applies to both Michigan-based and out-of-state wineries that hold a direct shipper license and wish to expand their direct-to-consumer sales within the state.
Pauline Wendzel (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House May 12, 2026

HB 5930: Property: land sales; property eligible for forfeiture; modify. Amends sec. 4702 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.4702). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5928'26, HB 5929'26

This bill modifies Michigan's laws regarding the seizure and forfeiture of property connected to criminal activities. It directly affects property owners, creditors, and law enforcement agencies by clarifying which assets can be taken by the government. The legislation updates rules on what constitutes forfeitable property, specifically protecting primary residences of spouses and children unless they knew about and agreed to the crime, while also detailing protections for homeowners with unpaid land contracts and security interests. Additionally, it sets limits on how much money can be recovered from substituted proceeds, ensuring the government only takes the value of the original crime proceeds plus specific legal costs. The bill will only become effective if two related companion bills are also passed by the legislature.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects civil rights by limiting asset forfeiture to cases where family members knowingly agreed to crimes, preventing unjust government seizure of primary residences.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects primary residences of spouses and children from forfeiture unless they participated in the crime, thereby safeguarding housing stability.85% confidence
Jason Morgan (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House May 12, 2026

HB 5929: Property: land sales; definition of a crime as related to property eligible for forfeiture; modify. Amends sec. 4701 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.4701). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5928'26, HB 5930'26

This bill updates Michigan's legal definitions regarding property forfeiture by specifying which crimes allow the government to seize assets. It directly affects individuals and businesses involved in offenses related to environmental protection, healthcare fraud, antitrust violations, securities law, and various criminal acts. The key mechanism is expanding the list of qualifying crimes to include specific violations of environmental and financial regulations, while also clarifying terms like "instrumentality," "proceeds," and "willful blindness" to ensure consistent application in court. By tying this legislation to companion bills, the measure ensures that these new definitions only take effect if the related procedural bills are also passed.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands the list of crimes eligible for asset forfeiture, thereby increasing the scope of criminalization and restricting property rights.85% confidence
Dylan Wegela (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House May 12, 2026

HB 5927: Public utilities: electric utilities; net metering program for rooftop solar; provide for. Amends sec. 173 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1173) & adds sec. 173a.

This bill amends Michigan's clean energy laws to create a dedicated net metering program specifically for rooftop solar systems, ensuring these generators are excluded from the general distributed generation program. It mandates that the Public Service Commission establish uniform statewide rules for rooftop solar net metering within 180 days, guaranteeing consistent consumer protections across all electric utilities and alternative suppliers. The legislation also sets specific grid reliability limits, such as capping distributed generation at 10% of a utility's peak load, while protecting solar participants from service disconnection or rate discrimination. By defining eligible rooftop solar equipment and requiring standardized interconnection procedures, the bill aims to streamline how homeowners connect solar panels to the grid while maintaining safety standards.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates a dedicated net metering program for rooftop solar, explicitly promoting renewable energy and protecting consumer access to clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence
Reggie Miller (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House May 12, 2026

HB 5663: State management: purchasing; information technology projects; establish maximum time period and cost limit for. Amends secs. 261e & 451a of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1261e & 18.1451a).

This bill establishes new rules for Michigan state information technology projects, setting a maximum duration of 36 months and a cost limit of $10 million for any single project. It requires the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget to create a monitoring system that tracks project costs, identifies overruns, and ensures all spending is accurately recorded. State agencies must report technology spending outside designated funds and cannot use specific appropriations for purposes beyond their intended systems. The bill also clarifies how work project funds lapse at the end of fiscal years and gives the director authority to close unused accounts with oversight from appropriations committees.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by setting cost limits and monitoring systems for IT projects, preventing budget overruns and ensuring accurate spending records.75% confidence
Matt Maddock (R) · 2 co-sponsors
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