Sen. Mallory McMorrow

Maddy summarySB 586 amends Michigan's guardianship law to require courts to document on the record why moving a person under guardianship (a "ward") from their current residence is necessary. It also mandates that guardians consult with the ward before making major decisions affecting them, such as changes to their living situation. The bill specifically updates sections 5306 and 5314 of Michigan's Estates and Protected Individuals Code to clarify these requirements. These changes directly affect guardians, wards under guardianship, and courts overseeing guardianship cases.

Maddy summarySB 456 amends Michigan's "Mozelle senior or vulnerable adult medical alert act" to require law enforcement agencies to activate a text-message alert system for missing seniors or vulnerable adults. After filing a report under Section 3, agencies must notify the State Police to trigger a system that sends location-specific alerts via wireless devices through the existing emergency alert network. This directly affects vulnerable individuals and their families by enabling rapid public notification through texts, broadcasters, and newspapers. The bill mandates that alerts include descriptions and relevant details to aid in locating missing persons, while ensuring the system operates only after a completed report and per State Police policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes a specific requirement from Michigan's public health code that previously mandated professional disclosure statements for health counselors. By repealing section 18113, the legislation eliminates the obligation for these counselors to provide the stated disclosures to their clients. The bill does not take effect unless it is passed together with a companion bill, SB 1108.

Maddy summarySB 1104 amends Michigan's Skilled Trades Regulation Act to create a formal process for individuals to voluntarily give up their professional licenses. Under this new provision, a licensee can surrender their license by physically handing it to the director and submitting a written notice of intent. The bill clarifies that surrendering a license does not erase past legal responsibilities or invalidate existing contracts with customers. This change provides a clear administrative pathway for professionals to exit the regulated occupation while maintaining their accountability for prior actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals who hold professional licenses or registrations in Michigan to voluntarily give them up by submitting the document and a written notice to the state director. The process is designed to be straightforward, requiring only the physical license or registration and a simple statement of intent to surrender. Importantly, the law clarifies that giving up a license does not erase past legal responsibilities or invalidate existing contracts with clients. It also ensures that any civil or criminal liability for actions taken while holding the license remains unchanged after the surrender.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes the requirement for health professionals in Michigan to demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language as a condition for obtaining or maintaining a license. It directly affects individuals seeking licensure or registration in health professions by eliminating the specific clause that mandated this language proficiency. The change is made by deleting the relevant provision from the Public Health Code, ensuring that future rules cannot be created to reinstate this requirement. The bill does not alter other existing licensing standards such as age, education, or criminal background checks.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's Public Health Code to update how limited license counselors are defined and to clarify relicensure requirements for health occupations. It specifically revises sections related to the practice of counseling, including definitions of clinical methods and the scope of services provided by licensed and limited license counselors. The legislation also adjusts provisions regarding the release of medical records during child abuse investigations and clarifies when certain professional privileges do not apply. These changes aim to align the state's regulations with current standards for counseling practices and ensure clear guidelines for professionals in the field.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes a specific legal provision that previously allowed mental health counselors to obtain a limited license to practice in Michigan. By repealing Section 18109 of the Public Health Code, the legislation eliminates the existing framework for this particular licensing option. The change directly affects the regulatory environment for mental health counselors and the state's licensing board, which will no longer be able to issue these limited licenses under the old rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows healthcare professionals in Michigan to voluntarily give up their professional licenses by submitting a specific form and returning their license certificate to the state department. The process includes a waiting period of eight years before the individual can apply for a new license in the same field, and no fees are refunded if the license is surrendered before its expiration date. However, the department can deny a surrender request if it appears the person is trying to avoid disciplinary action or if there are pending allegations against them. The law also clarifies that giving up a license does not protect the professional from legal liability for actions taken while the license was still active.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits limited liability companies in Michigan from spending money to support or oppose candidates, political parties, or ballot measures. It applies to both companies formed in the state and those from other states doing business here, with exceptions for existing contracts and bona fide news reporting. If a company violates this rule, the state can invalidate the spending, order the company to return the funds, or dissolve the company. The legislation also clarifies that a company's lack of legal power to make political donations does not automatically make all its other business actions invalid. This measure is tied to two other bills and will only take effect if all three are passed into law.