Veterans

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 5721: Businesses: other; business charging a fee for obtaining military discharge records; prohibit. Amends sec. 3k of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903k).

This bill prohibits businesses from charging fees to veterans or their families for obtaining military discharge records, specifically form DD214. It amends Michigan's consumer protection act to ban compensation for providing or assisting in obtaining this document, while allowing accredited government agencies, recognized veterans' organizations, and federal accredited individuals to receive payment for related services. The legislation also requires clear disclosures in advertisements for veterans' benefit events and prohibits businesses from guaranteeing specific benefit outcomes. The law applies to anyone engaged in trade or commerce but excludes state, county, city, and federal officials acting in their official capacities.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill prohibits businesses from charging fees for military discharge records, protecting veterans from financial exploitation and ensuring free access to essential documentation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5612: Appropriations: department of military and veterans affairs; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5612 allocates state funding for Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2026-2027. The bill creates a formal appropriation act to fund the department's operations, including military and veterans programs, during that fiscal period. It does not establish new policies or programs but provides the necessary budget authority for existing services. This procedural bill directly affects the department's ability to deliver military and veterans support services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funding for existing military/veterans programs, ensuring budget authority for department operations without new taxes or policy changes.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates state funding for Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to maintain existing veteran services and programs during FY2026-2027.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5318: Sales tax: exemptions; certain exemptions; modify. Amends secs. 4o & 4q of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54o & 205.54q).

HB 5318 modifies Michigan's sales tax exemptions for fundraising by specific organizations. It raises the annual sales cap for tax-exempt fundraising events from $25,000 to $75,000 per event (adjusted for inflation) for schools, churches, hospitals, parent cooperatives, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3)/(4) status. It also increases the cap for veterans' groups (501(c)(19) organizations) from $25,000 to $75,000 per event, with both limits adjusted yearly using the Consumer Price Index. The bill affects qualifying nonprofits, schools, and veterans' organizations conducting fundraising sales under these exemptions.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExpands tax exemptions for nonprofits/veterans' groups, reducing state sales tax revenue by raising annual caps from $25k to $75k.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransIncreases sales tax exemption cap for veterans' groups (501(c)(19)) from $25k to $75k per event, directly expanding their fundraising capacity and financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 5456: Military affairs: other; hyperbaric oxygen treatment pilot program; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5457'26

HB 5456 establishes a pilot program providing free hyperbaric oxygen therapy to Michigan veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder. The bill creates a state grant program administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, funding providers to deliver treatment at no cost to eligible veterans. Providers must use FDA-cleared chambers meeting specific safety standards and be accredited by organizations like the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine. The program requires the department to implement rules within 12 months and ends after the pilot period concludes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes state-funded pilot program for free hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans with TBI/PTSD, expanding access to specialized healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes free hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans with TBI/PTSD via state-funded pilot program, directly expanding healthcare access and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jan 15, 2026

SB 767: Vehicles: fund-raising registration plates; special fund-raising registration plate for the Golf Association of Michigan Foundation; create. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 811kk.

SB 767 creates a special fund-raising license plate for Michigan vehicles, with proceeds supporting the Golf Association of Michigan Foundation. The bill establishes a dedicated state fund to receive money from plate sales, which the state treasurer will manage and invest. Quarterly disbursements from this fund will provide resources for the foundation to create golf opportunities for youth, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and families facing financial barriers, including educational and career pathways in golf. The program is administered through the Secretary of State (for plate issuance) and the State Treasurer (for fund management), with no annual lapse of funds.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates funds from license plate sales to support veterans' golf programs as explicitly listed in the foundation's initiatives for veterans and other groups.95% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Jan 22, 2026

HB 5458: Vehicles: fund-raising registration plates; special fund-raising registration plate for the Golf Association of Michigan Foundation; create. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 811kk.

HB 5458 creates a special fund-raising license plate for the Golf Association of Michigan Foundation, allowing residents to purchase plates with a portion of the fee supporting charitable golf programs. The bill establishes a dedicated fund in the state treasury, where money from plate sales is deposited and invested, with quarterly disbursements sent to the foundation. This fund specifically supports golf initiatives for youth, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and low-income families, focusing on pathways to education/careers in golf, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. The state treasurer manages the fund, and plate sales revenue directly finances these programs without affecting the general state budget.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly allocates funds via license plate sales to support veteran golf initiatives through the PGA Foundation, listing veterans as a designated beneficiary group.95% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 5407: Property tax: exemptions; exemption for the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran; modify. Amends sec. 7b of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7b).

HB 5407 expands property tax exemptions for surviving spouses of disabled veterans in Michigan. It modifies existing law to include surviving spouses who receive dependency and indemnity compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (under 38 USC 1310-1318), in addition to those already covered. The exemption applies to homestead property owned by the surviving spouse without requiring reapplication after 2025, continuing as long as they don’t remarry. This directly affects eligible surviving spouses of veterans who died while receiving VA disability benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax exemptions for veterans' spouses, providing tax relief and reducing taxable burden on eligible households.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands property tax exemption for surviving spouses of disabled veterans by including VA dependency compensation recipients and eliminating reapplication after 2025, directly strengthening veterans' benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Veteran Benefits

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 23, 2025

HB 5403: State: identification cards; fee for state identification cards; eliminate for certain minors. Amends sec. 2 of 1972 PA 222 (MCL 28.292).

This bill amends Michigan's state ID card law (MCL 28.292) to eliminate fees for certain minors applying for official state personal identification cards. The bill primarily focuses on updating what information must appear on ID cards, including requirements for organ donor registry indicators, veteran designations, and security features. It specifies that ID cards for individuals under 21 must be portrait/vertical in format, while those for 21+ must be landscape/horizontal. The bill text provided does not include the fee elimination provision referenced in the title, so the specific fee change cannot be verified from this excerpt. (Note: The bill's title claims fee elimination for minors, but the provided text details ID card content requirements, not fee structure.)

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates veteran designation inclusion on state ID cards, recognizing veteran status per bill's requirement for veteran designations on ID cards.95% confidence

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 5387: Law enforcement: reports; missing senior or vulnerable adult alert; including missing veterans at risk. Amends sec. 2 of 2012 PA 176 (MCL 28.712).

HB 5387 amends Michigan's "Mozelle senior or vulnerable adult medical alert act" to specifically include "missing veterans at risk" in the definition of persons eligible for emergency alerts. The bill defines a "missing veteran at risk" as an active-duty service member or veteran reported missing with a documented physical or mental health condition. This change directly affects veterans who go missing and have health conditions, ensuring they are covered under the same alert protocols as seniors and vulnerable adults. The law does not create new procedures but clarifies who qualifies for existing emergency reporting mechanisms.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExplicitly includes documented physical/mental health conditions in alert protocols for missing veterans, directly supporting mental health access under emergency response.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAmends alert system to include 'missing veterans at risk' with health conditions, ensuring same emergency protocols as seniors. Directly enhances veteran safety coverage under existing law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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passed · Michigan · House Nov 6, 2025

HR 214: A resolution to urge the United States Senate to immediately pass a clean continuing resolution to reopen the federal government.

This Michigan House resolution urges the U.S. Senate to immediately pass an unconditional government funding bill (a "clean continuing resolution") to end the ongoing federal shutdown. It criticizes Senate Democrats for blocking votes on such a bill, which would restore critical services like Medicare, VA benefits, and food assistance for Michiganders affected by the 35-day shutdown. The resolution rejects the Senate's alternative proposal, calling it fiscally irresponsible due to projected $1.5 trillion in added debt. The Michigan House adopted the resolution with 54-46 support on November 6, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUrges passage of clean funding resolution to restore Medicare, VA benefits, and food assistance, promoting fiscal responsibility to end government shutdown.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly links ending shutdown to restoring Medicare, VA benefits, and food assistance, directly advancing healthcare services affected by funding lapse.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly references restoring VA benefits during federal shutdown, directly advancing veteran healthcare funding and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare

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