Regulatory Reform

Michigan House Bill 6283 modifies the licensing requirements for barber colleges by reducing the minimum number of full-time licensed instructors required from two to one. The bill clarifies that at least one instructor must be present during classroom study or theory training, while practical training requires one instructor for every thirty students. It also updates language regarding student instructors acting as substitutes in emergencies and allows barber colleges and cosmetology schools to share facilities within the same building.

Michigan House Bill 6278 amends the state's liquor control code to establish specific timelines for processing special license applications. It requires applicants to submit their paperwork at least 45 days before the desired event date and mandates that the commission approve or deny these requests no later than 10 days prior to that date. The bill also allows any individual authorized by the applying organization to sign the application form, rather than restricting signature authority. Additionally, it requires the commission to enable electronic submission of applications within 12 months of the law's effective date.

Michigan House Bill 6253 amends the Skilled Trades Regulation Act to clarify that testing backflow prevention assemblies on automatic fire suppression systems does not require a plumbing license. The bill also makes minor grammatical corrections to existing language regarding who is responsible for proper installation and code compliance. These changes directly affect plumbers, contractors, and other professionals working in Michigan by specifying when a license is not required for specific plumbing tasks.

HB 6243 amends Michigan law to prohibit large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, with the restriction applying to entities that control more than 100 such properties and manage at least $375 million in assets. The bill defines specific exceptions that allow these investors to continue buying homes through build-to-rent programs, renovate-to-rent initiatives that meet structural standards, and homeownership assistance schemes that offer financial support or credit reporting benefits to renters. Additionally, the legislation permits acquisitions resulting from foreclosure or loss mitigation efforts, provided the properties are sold within a commercially reasonable timeframe, and allows for the transfer of homes already owned by these investors prior to the law's effective date.

HB 5356 amends Michigan's Vehicle Code to update requirements for dealers transferring vehicle titles. It modifies multiple existing sections (including 217, 233, 234, 248, and 250) and adds a new section 9b governing dealer title transfers. The bill directly affects vehicle dealers and buyers by changing how title transfers must be processed. It focuses on procedural updates to the existing title transfer framework without introducing new fees or eligibility rules. The bill is currently in committee referral after its introduction on December 11, 2025.