Veterans

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 4615: Veterans: other; certain references in the uniform veterans' guardianship act; make gender neutral. Amends sec. 13 of 1937 PA 321 (MCL 35.83). TIE BAR WITH: HJR F'25

HB 4615 updates Michigan's Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Act to remove gendered language. It replaces references like "his wife" with the gender-neutral term "spouse" in Section 13 (MCL 35.83), ensuring the law applies equally to all veterans under guardianship regardless of their spouse's gender. This change directly affects veterans who have appointed guardians and their spouses, making the legal language inclusive without altering existing support or maintenance provisions for wards.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransUpdates veterans' guardianship law to gender-neutral terms, ensuring equal treatment without altering benefits. Supports inclusive access to existing services for all veterans.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits

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passed both · Michigan · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 4394: Occupations: licensing fees; permit fee for barbers and cosmetologists to operate outside of a licensed facility for veterans; establish. Amends secs. 17 & 25 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2217 & 338.2225). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4395'25

HB 4394 creates a new permit fee for barbers and cosmetologists to provide services to veterans outside their regular licensed facilities. It amends Michigan's State License Fee Act to establish this specific permit, allowing licensed professionals to offer mobile services for veterans without needing a full facility license. The bill directly affects licensed beauty professionals seeking to serve veterans in non-traditional settings, such as veteran centers or homes. This provision adds a targeted fee structure for these off-site veteran services while maintaining existing licensing requirements.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates permit allowing barbers/cosmetologists to provide mobile services to veterans without facility license, improving access to services at veteran centers/homes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Tags Licensing

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 26, 2025

HB 4681: Vehicles: registration plates; service or conflict registration plate and disabled veteran tab; allow certain disabled veterans to request and the secretary of state to issue. Amends sec. 803f of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.803f).

HB 4681 allows eligible disabled veterans with an honorable U.S. military discharge to request special vehicle registration plates or a "DV" adhesive tab for their service/conflict plates at no application fee. To qualify, veterans must prove a VA disability rating of at least 50% (for partial disability) or 100% (for total disability), including receiving disability retirement pay. Totally disabled veterans would be exempt from registration taxes, and their plates could be renewed without re-proving disability or paying fees. Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may also use and renew these plates after the veteran’s death. The bill also permits a free wheelchair symbol tab to be attached to these special plates.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides free special plates, exempts total disability veterans from registration taxes, and recognizes service through dedicated plates, directly expanding veteran benefits and recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 26, 2025

HB 4682: Property tax: exemptions; exemption for the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran; modify. Amends sec. 7b of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7b).

HB 4682 modifies Michigan's property tax exemption for surviving spouses of veterans. It expands eligibility to include surviving spouses who qualify for dependency and indemnity compensation (under 38 USC 1310-1318) because their veteran spouse died from a service-connected disability. The exemption applies to homestead property owned by these surviving spouses, reducing their property tax burden. This change directly affects surviving spouses of veterans who meet specific U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs eligibility criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax exemption for surviving spouses of veterans, reducing their tax burden - direct tax relief for eligible veterans' families.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands property tax exemption eligibility for surviving spouses of veterans with service-connected deaths, reducing their tax burden per bill's modification of MCL 211.7b.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 26, 2025

HB 4516: Employment security: claimants; disqualification from benefits; modify. Amends sec. 29 of 1939 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.29).

HB 4516 amends Michigan's unemployment benefits law to clarify when workers lose eligibility for benefits due to leaving jobs. It shifts the burden of proof to claimants to prove they left work "involuntarily" for employer-related reasons, rather than assuming voluntary departure. The bill adds specific exceptions where benefits aren't charged to employers, including for domestic violence victims, military spouses relocating due to service, and part-time workers switching employers. These changes directly affect unemployed workers applying for benefits who left their jobs, ensuring clearer standards for disqualification and employer accountability.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAdds exceptions for domestic violence victims and military spouses, clarifying eligibility to protect vulnerable workers' access to unemployment benefits.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes military spouses relocating due to service as an exception to unemployment disqualification, supporting veteran family employment stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment

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passed · Michigan · House Jun 26, 2025

HR 137: A resolution to declare June 27, 2025, as National PTSD Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

This resolution officially designates June 27, 2025, as National PTSD Awareness Day in Michigan. It encourages Michigan residents to learn about PTSD, reduce stigma, and support those affected - including veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors - while aligning with the existing U.S. Senate observance honoring Staff Sergeant Joe Biel. The bill has no new funding or legal requirements; it is a symbolic gesture to promote awareness and compassion.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly designates PTSD Awareness Day in Michigan, supporting veterans by reducing stigma and honoring veteran service (Staff Sergeant Joe Biel), aligning with U.S. Senate observance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Mental Health

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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 ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates highway in honor of Civil War veteran unit (Company K), directly recognizing veteran service per topic description. No policy changes, but recognition qualifies as support indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · Michigan · House Jul 1, 2025

HR 141: A resolution to declare July 1, 2025, as Invisible Wounds Day in the state of Michigan.

This resolution (HR 141) symbolically declares July 1, 2025, as "Invisible Wounds Day" in Michigan to raise awareness about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It aims to highlight the invisible mental health impacts of trauma - such as flashbacks, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness - experienced by both veterans and civilians, while addressing the stigma surrounding PTSD. The resolution has no legal effect or new funding; it is purely a symbolic gesture to validate those affected and encourage community support. It was introduced and adopted by the Michigan House of Representatives on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransSymbolic recognition of veterans' PTSD through awareness day, aligning with veteran recognition under topic85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Michigan · House Jul 24, 2025

HR 147: A resolution to declare August 7, 2025, as Purple Heart Day in the state of Michigan.

This House Resolution (HR 147) formally declares August 7, 2025, as Purple Heart Day in Michigan. It commemorates the anniversary of the Purple Heart medal's founding (August 7, 1782) and honors military personnel wounded or killed in combat. The resolution directs the state to recognize Purple Heart recipients' sacrifices and expresses appreciation through the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect but serves to publicly honor veterans.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDeclares Purple Heart Day to honor combat-wounded veterans, aligning with recognition as a support indicator per bill's commemorative purpose.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 12, 2025

HB 4758: Labor: other; reemployment and unemployment services for dislocated federal employees and veterans; provide for. Creates new act.

HB 4758 requires Michigan Works agencies to create teams providing job transition services to two groups: individuals who lost federal jobs involuntarily between January 2025 and January 2027 (dislocated federal employees), and veterans. The bill mandates these teams to analyze job matches with public employers, assess transferable skills, and refer individuals to both public and private employers needing staff. It also requires assistance with filing for unemployment benefits under Michigan’s existing employment security system. The law applies specifically to Michigan Works agencies and public employers like state/local governments, schools, and community colleges. This bill creates a new coordination framework but does not establish new benefits or funding.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates job transition services, unemployment assistance, and job referrals for dislocated federal employees and veterans, directly advancing reemployment and benefits access.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly mandates job transition services for veterans through Michigan Works agencies, including skills assessment and employer referrals, directly supporting veteran employment initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development Military Families Veteran Employment

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