Rep. Joseph Fox

Maddy summaryMichigan House Bill 6284 updates the state's sentencing guidelines by amending Section 16m of the Code of Criminal Procedure to include specific firearm-related felonies. The bill creates a comprehensive list of offenses, ranging from selling firearms to minors and prohibited persons to discharging guns in vehicles or at dwellings, assigning each a specific classification level and maximum prison sentence. These classifications determine how judges calculate sentences for these crimes, with penalties varying based on the severity of the act and any resulting injuries or deaths. The legislation is tied to House Bill 6285 and will not take effect unless that companion bill is also enacted into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates euchre as the official game of the state of Michigan. It creates a new act to formally establish this title in state law. The legislation does not impose any regulations or restrictions on how the game is played, but rather serves as a symbolic designation for the state.

Maddy summaryMichigan House Bill 6287 modifies the state's public health code to streamline how new birth certificates are issued for individuals who have undergone adoptions, established parentage through assisted reproduction, or requested a change in their sex designation. The bill specifies that the state registrar must issue a new certificate when presented with specific legal documents, such as adoption reports or court orders, and restricts additional documentation requirements for sex designation changes to a signed form and any applicable name change order. It also updates procedures for handling name changes on birth records, distinguishing between cases where an addendum is sufficient versus those requiring a completely new certificate. Additionally, the legislation revises fee structures for vital record searches and corrections, introducing specific charges for various services while providing free copies to veterans seeking benefits, licensed child placing agencies, and individuals who can verify their homeless status through designated federal documentation.

Maddy summaryMichigan House Bill 6285 removes state-level restrictions on the manufacture, sale, and possession of silencers, shotguns with barrels shorter than 18 inches, and rifles with barrels shorter than 16 inches. The bill amends the Michigan penal code to eliminate these specific items from the list of prohibited weapons, effectively legalizing them for private citizens while maintaining existing federal regulations. It also repeals a separate section of the law that previously addressed short-barreled shotguns, ensuring consistency in the state's firearm statutes.

Maddy summaryMichigan House Bill 6286 creates a new legal standard that allows injured parties to sue freight brokers and carriers for damages caused by commercial motor vehicles. The bill holds these companies liable if they hire, retain, supervise, or train an employee or independent contractor who has a specific unfitness that poses a danger to others. To be held responsible, the broker or carrier must have known or should have known about this particular unfitness at the time of hiring or supervision, and that unfitness must have directly caused the injury. The law defines "particular unfitness" as a specific trait or prior conduct indicating unsuitability for a task, explicitly excluding general incompetence from liability.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares August 2026 as National Filicide Awareness Month in Michigan to increase public understanding of cases where a parent or caregiver causes the death of a child. It aims to encourage collaboration among medical professionals, educators, law enforcement, and community organizations to better recognize risk factors and support child safety. The measure also seeks to honor the memory of children lost to filicide and promote education on prevention efforts across the state.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares August 2026 as Girls and Women in Sports Month in Michigan to recognize the participation and achievements of female athletes at all levels. It highlights that the state ranks eighth nationally for high school girls' sports participation, with approximately 125,000 students involved. The text also notes recent professional league expansions in Detroit, including teams from the Professional Women's Hockey League and the Women's National Basketball Association.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares September 11-17, 2026, as Patriot Week in Michigan. It encourages citizens, schools, and government agencies to participate by honoring the nation's founding principles, historical figures, and symbols. The text also acknowledges the victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares September 12, 2026, as Recovery Day in Michigan to honor individuals working toward long-term sobriety and the organizations that support them. It highlights the gap between the number of residents with substance use disorders and those receiving treatment, emphasizing the role of recovery community groups in providing ongoing assistance at a lower cost than clinical care. The measure also directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Blue Water Recovery and Outreach Center as a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryHB 4813 modifies Michigan's participation in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, amending sections of the 2008 law (MCL 3.1041 & 3.1042). The bill updates how Michigan schools and education agencies coordinate with other states to support military-connected students during school transitions. It directly affects military children, their families, and schools across participating states by adjusting administrative procedures for educational continuity. The bill is currently pending referral to the Committee on Rules after being reported with a committee recommendation.