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 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 Michigan bill imposes a two-year moratorium on former state legislators accepting employment with entities that receive grants from the utility consumer participation board. The measure directly affects former members of the state senate and house of representatives, restricting their job opportunities in the energy sector for a set period after they leave office. Violating this prohibition is classified as a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 90 days in prison, a fine of up to $1,000, or both penalties.
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.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires K-5 teachers and literacy support staff in Michigan to complete specific professional training focused on reading and literacy instruction by the 2029-2030 school year. The legislation designates a single state-approved provider to deliver the training, which must cover evidence-based reading methods, assessment strategies, and a multitiered system of supports for addressing learning difficulties. School districts must report annual compliance data to the state department, which will publish public reports on implementation progress and recommend funding adjustments as needed. The training includes mandatory components on phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and data-driven decision-making, with phased implementation beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4471 proposes to allow retired county employees to be employed in a county sheriff's office. The key provision is that these individuals would be able to work in such a role without forfeiting their existing retirement allowance or pension benefits. This bill directly affects county retirees who may wish to return to employment within a sheriff's department. It amends section 12a of 1851 PA 156, which concerns the powers and duties of county boards of commissioners regarding employee benefits.
Maddy summaryHB 4100 designates a specific 2-mile segment of M-50 in Monroe County (from South Raisinville Road east to Herr Road) as the "Animal Control Officer Darrian Young Memorial Highway" under Michigan's Memorial Highway Act. This bill honors Officer Darrian Young by naming the highway portion after him, with no policy changes or funding impacts. It amends state law to add this memorial designation as a new section (6d) in the existing highway act. The bill passed unanimously in the Michigan House on May 20, 2025, with immediate effect.
Maddy summaryHB 4103 adds a new section to Michigan's health occupations law to implement an occupational therapy licensure compact. This bill allows occupational therapists licensed in Michigan to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses, and vice versa for therapists from other compact states. It directly affects occupational therapists seeking to work across state lines, reducing barriers to practice. The compact mechanism establishes standardized licensing requirements among participating states, streamlining the process for therapists to provide services in multiple jurisdictions.
Maddy summaryHB 4104 updates Michigan's occupational therapy licensing rules to join a multi-state licensure compact. This would allow occupational therapists licensed in Michigan to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. The bill modifies existing law to align with the compact's standards and adds new sections for implementation. It directly affects occupational therapists seeking to work across state lines within the compact.
