Legislation Introduced May 18-20, 2021

Animal Law

HB 4881 Animals: research facilities; certain research facilities to offer certain laboratory animals for adoption before euthanization; require. Amends title & secs. 1 & 7 of 1969 PA 224 (MCL 287.381 & 287.387) & adds sec. 8a.

HB 4882 Animals: research facilities; reporting requirements and penalties for noncompliance; provide for. Amends sec. 12 of 1969 PA 224 (MCL 287.392) & adds secs. 11a & 12a.

 

Banking

HB 4894 Financial institutions: credit cards; notice of insufficient funds and lack of payment; require to be deemed as evidence of intent. Amends sec. 157w of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.157w).

 

Business Law

HB 4879 Corporate income tax: deductions; deduction for net operating losses; modify. Amends secs. 12, 607 & 623 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.12 et seq.).

 

Civil Procedure

HB 4856 Civil rights: public records; identity of parties proceeding anonymously in civil actions alleging sexual misconduct; exempt from disclosure under freedom of information act. Amends sec. 13 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.243).

HB 4860 Civil procedure: other; requirements for publication of legal notices in the revised judicature act; amend. Amends sec. 1461 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1461) & repeals sec. 1950 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1950).

 

Civil Rights

SJR I Civil rights: affirmative action; prohibition of certain affirmative action programs; repeal. Repeals sec. 26, art. I of 1963 of the state constitution.

 

Construction Law

HB 4892 Construction: fire safety; cross-reference to the Michigan fireworks safety act; update. Amends sec. 28 of 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1528).

 

Consumer Law

HB 4893 Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; cancelation of certain recurring services online; provide for, and clarify application of Michigan consumer protection act to regulated businesses. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903 & 445.904) & adds sec. 3j.

 

Criminal Law

HB 4851 Crimes: other; preventing reporting of crime; prohibit by use of position of authority. Amends sec. 483a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.483a).

HB 4852 Crimes: other; preventing reporting of certain alleged crimes to title IX coordinator by use of position of authority; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 478b.

HB 4855 Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for the crime of intentionally failing to document certain services in a medical record; enact. Amends sec. 13n, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13n).

HB 4857 Health occupations: health professionals; permanent revocation of license or registration if convicted of sexual conduct under pretext of medical treatment; provide for. Amends sec. 16221 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16221).

HB 4858 Health occupations: health professionals; permanent revocation of license or registration if convicted of sexual conduct under pretext of medical treatment; provide for. Amends sec. 16226 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16226).

HB 4867 Weapons: firearms; sentencing guidelines; update references. Amends sec. 12, ch. IX & secs. 11b & 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.12 et seq.).

HB 4868 Weapons: firearms; corrections code of 1953; update references. Amends sec. 33b of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.233b).

HB 4869 Weapons: firearms; license or background check for purchase of firearms; require. Amends secs. 2, 2a, 2b, 12 & 14a of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422 et seq.).

HB 4870 Weapons: firearms; references to pistol in penal code; update. Amends secs. 223 & 232a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.223 & 750.232a).

HB 4871 Weapons: firearms; references in sentencing guidelines; update. Amends secs. 11b & 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11b & 777.16m).

HB 4873 Criminal procedure: other; notice to parent or guardian of a minor before questioning by law enforcement; require. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 76069) by adding sec. 27b to ch. IV.

HB 4877 Crimes: other; lewd and lascivious cohabitation; repeal prohibition. Amends sec. 335 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.335).

HB 4887 Juveniles: crimes; transportation of juvenile who commits a crime with an adult; clarify. Amends sec. 16, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.16).

HB 4888 Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for violation of Michigan fireworks safety act; repeal. Amends sec. 11b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11b).

SB 0451 Criminal procedure: evidence; consideration of videorecorded statements in certain proceedings; allow. Amends sec. 2163a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2163a).

SB 0453 Crimes: other; lewd and lascivious cohabitation; repeal prohibition. Amends sec. 335 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.335).

 

Education Law

HB 4852 Crimes: other; preventing reporting of certain alleged crimes to title IX coordinator by use of position of authority; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 478b.

HB 4861 Transportation: school vehicles; provision related to school bus drivers; update. Amends sec. 53 of 1990 PA 187 (MCL 257.1853).

HB 4884 Education: governing boards; process for removal of school board member or intermediate school board member; modify. Amends secs. 619 & 1107 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.619 & 380.1107).

SB 0448 School aid: other; certain reading scholarships for certain eligible children; provide for. Amends 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1601 - 388.1896) by adding sec. 34a.

SB 0460 Education: curriculum; certain prohibitions concerning curriculum; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1167.

SB 0463 Individual income tax: other; qualified higher education expenses under the Michigan education savings program; conform with most recent federal modifications. Amends secs. 2 & 16 of 2000 PA 161 (MCL 390.1472 & 390.1486).

 

Elections

HB 4845 Elections: other; secretary of state to conduct signature verification training for local clerks; require. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 31b.

HB 4876 Elections: election officials; election inspectors filing an affidavit indicating political party affiliation; require. Amends sec. 677 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.677).

HB 4883 Elections: political parties; requirement for members of a political party to pay dues in order to vote; prohibit. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 612a.

 

Environmental & Natural Resources Law

HB 4875 Land use: zoning and growth management; aggregates mining; modify conditions under which zoning ordinance may prohibit. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205).

SB 0468 Environmental protection: funding; funding for dams, and general amendments to part 315; provide for. Amends secs. 31502, 31503, 31509, 31517, 31518 & 31523 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.31502 et seq.) & adds secs. 31506a & 31517a.

SB 0469 State financing and management: funds; Michigan dam repair and improvement fund; create. Creates new act.

SB 0470 Environmental protection: funding; funding for dams, and general amendments to part 315; provide for. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding secs. 31528a, 31528b & 31528c.

SB 0471 Water supply: dams; emergency order to draw down lake levels; allow under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 30702, 30708, 31515, 31520 & 31512 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30702 et seq.).

 

Healthcare Law

HB 4853 Health: medical records; provision for the protection, retention, and maintenance of medical records referencing a vaginal or anal penetration treatment for 15 years by a health professional and health facility or agency; implement, and require certain boards to provide guidance to licensees on medical services involving vaginal or anal penetration. Amends secs. 16213, 20175, 20175a & 20199 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16213 et seq.) & adds secs. 16213a, 16429, 17029, 17529, 17829, 17909 & 20175b.

HB 4855 Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for the crime of intentionally failing to document certain services in a medical record; enact. Amends sec. 13n, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13n).

HB 4857 Health occupations: health professionals; permanent revocation of license or registration if convicted of sexual conduct under pretext of medical treatment; provide for. Amends sec. 16221 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16221).

HB 4858 Health occupations: health professionals; permanent revocation of license or registration if convicted of sexual conduct under pretext of medical treatment; provide for. Amends sec. 16226 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16226).

HB 4862 Health facilities: certificate of need; certain PET scanners; exempt from certificate of need regulations. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 22224b.

SB 0447 Insurance: health insurers; disclosure of group health claim utilization; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3471.

SB 0450 Health: diseases; issuing an emergency order in response to an epidemic that limits visitation in certain health facilities; prohibit under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 2253 & 2453 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2253 & 333.2453).

SB 0457 Health: diseases; requirement for a minor to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination in an emergency order issued in response to an epidemic; prohibit. Amends secs. 2253 & 2453 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2253 & 333.2453).

SB 0464 Health occupations: health professionals; government interference with patient treatment; prohibit under certain circumstances. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16221c.

 

Insurance Law

SB 0447 Insurance: health insurers; disclosure of group health claim utilization; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3471.

 

Juvenile Law

HB 4854 Children: protection; distribution of training package to individuals designated as mandatory reporters for child abuse or child neglect; require. Amends 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.621 - 722.638) by adding sec. 3b.

HB 4880 Children: protection; mandatory reporting requirements for child abuse or child neglect; expand to include physical therapist and physical therapist assistant. Amends sec. 3 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.623).

HB 4887 Juveniles: crimes; transportation of juvenile who commits a crime with an adult; clarify. Amends sec. 16, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.16).

 

Licensing & Regulation

HB 4854 Children: protection; distribution of training package to individuals designated as mandatory reporters for child abuse or child neglect; require. Amends 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.621 - 722.638) by adding sec. 3b.

HB 4857 Health occupations: health professionals; permanent revocation of license or registration if convicted of sexual conduct under pretext of medical treatment; provide for. Amends sec. 16221 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16221).

HB 4858 Health occupations: health professionals; permanent revocation of license or registration if convicted of sexual conduct under pretext of medical treatment; provide for. Amends sec. 16226 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16226).

HB 4862 Health facilities: certificate of need; certain PET scanners; exempt from certificate of need regulations. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 22224b.

HB 4863 Weapons: firearms; certain provisions regarding weapons; repeal. Amends secs. 231 & 237a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.231 & 750.237a) & repeals secs. 227, 227a, 227c, 227d, 231a & 234d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.227 et seq.).

HB 4864 Weapons: firearms; Michigan retired law enforcement officer’s firearm carry act; update references. Amends secs. 7 & 12 of 2008 PA 537 (MCL 28.517 & 28.522).

HB 4865 Weapons: firearms; 1927 PA 372; update references. Amends secs. 2, 2a, 5b, 5g, 5o, 12 & 15 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422 et seq.) & repeals sec. 5f of 1927 PA 327 (MCL 28.525f).

HB 4866 Weapons: firearms; natural resources and environmental protection act; update references. Amends sec. 43510 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43510).

HB 4867 Weapons: firearms; sentencing guidelines; update references. Amends sec. 12, ch. IX & secs. 11b & 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.12 et seq.).

HB 4868 Weapons: firearms; corrections code of 1953; update references. Amends sec. 33b of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.233b).

HB 4869 Weapons: firearms; license or background check for purchase of firearms; require. Amends secs. 2, 2a, 2b, 12 & 14a of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422 et seq.).

HB 4870 Weapons: firearms; references to pistol in penal code; update. Amends secs. 223 & 232a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.223 & 750.232a).

HB 4871 Weapons: firearms; references in sentencing guidelines; update. Amends secs. 11b & 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11b & 777.16m).

HB 4874 Law enforcement: employment; volunteer law enforcement officers; prohibit. Creates new act.

HB 4878 Tobacco: retail sales; sale of synthetic or tobacco free nicotine to an individual under 21; prohibit, and require the product packaging to include a disclosure that the product is not regulated by the FDA. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 2b, 2c & 4 of 1915 PA 31 (MCL 722.641 et seq.).

HB 4888 Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for violation of Michigan fireworks safety act; repeal. Amends sec. 11b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11b).

HB 4889 Fireworks: other; cross-reference to the Michigan fireworks safety act; update. Amends sec. 7d of 1941 PA 207 (MCL 29.7d).

HB 4890 Law enforcement: fire personnel; cross-reference to the Michigan fireworks safety act; update. Amends secs. 2, 11, 13 & 14 of 1966 PA 291 (MCL 29.362 et seq.).

HB 4891 Fireworks: penalties; sale and use of fireworks; regulate, and repeal Michigan fireworks safety act. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding secs. 243f, 243g, 243h, 243i & 243j & repeals 2011 PA 256 (MCL 28.451 - 28.470).

HB 4892 Construction: fire safety; cross-reference to the Michigan fireworks safety act; update. Amends sec. 28 of 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1528).

SB 0454 Weapons: firearms; license or background check for purchase of firearms; require. Amends secs. 2, 2a, 2b, 12 & 14a of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422 et seq.).

SB 0455 Weapons: firearms; references in sentencing guidelines; update. Amends secs. 11b & 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11b & 777.16m).

SB 0456 Weapons: firearms; references to pistol in penal code; update. Amends secs. 223 & 232a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.223 & 750.232a).

SB 0461 Medical marihuana: licenses; proof of financial responsibility criteria; modify. Amends sec. 408 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27408).

 

Marihuana Law

SB 0461 Medical marihuana: licenses; proof of financial responsibility criteria; modify. Amends sec. 408 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27408).

SB 0462 Marihuana: licenses; approval of an application for a state license; make contingent upon licensee's compliance with financial responsibility requirements. Amends sec. 402 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27402).

 

Motor Vehicles

HB 4844 Vehicles: registration; grace period for waiving of late fees on transactions conducted by the Secretary of State; extend. Amends secs. 801k & 811 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.801k & 257.811).

HB 4872 Highways: bridges; tractors and farm equipment to cross the Mackinac Bridge; allow under certain conditions. Amends secs. 627 & 679a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.627 & 257.679a).

SB 0452 Vehicles: other; fee for certain records; provide for. Amends sec. 232 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.232).

 

Probate & Estate Planning

HB 4847 Probate: guardians and conservators; requirements to be appointed as guardian or conservator; modify. Amends secs. 5104, 5106, 5310, 5313 & 5409 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5104 et seq.) & adds sec. 5106a.

HB 4848 Probate: guardians and conservators; duties of guardians, conservators, and guardian ad litem; modify. Amends sec. 5305, 5314, 5406, 5417 & 5418 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5305 et seq.) & adds secs. 5314a, 5314b & 5314c.

HB 4849 Probate: guardians and conservators; appointment; modify procedure. Amends secs. 5303, 5304, 5306, 5306a, 5312 & 5416 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL: 700.5303 et seq.).

HB 4850 Probate: guardians and conservators; appointment of a temporary guardian; modify procedure, and modify procedure for removing a conservator. Amends secs. 5414 & 5415 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5414 & 700.5415) & adds sec. 5312a.

 

Real Property

SB 0459 Economic development: neighborhood enterprise zones; filing of neighborhood enterprise zone certificate; modify. Amends sec. 4 of 1992 PA 147 (MCL 207.774).

SB 0472 Property: land sales; reference to property being located in an inundation zone; require in seller disclosure. Amends sec. 7 of 1993 PA 92 (MCL 565.957).

 

State & Local Government

HB 4846 Retirement: state employees; retirants hired by the office of auditor general; allow under certain conditions without forfeiting retirement benefits. Amends sec. 68c of 1943 PA 240 (MCL 38.68c).

HB 4885 Local government: employees and officers; gubernatorial removal process of local government officers; modify. Amends secs. 207, 268, 327, 369 & 383 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.207 et seq.).

SB 0449 State financing and management: other; state financing of activities or services required of local units of government; provide for. Implements sec. 29, art. IX of the state constitution & repeals sec. 10 of 1979 PA 101 (MCL 21.231 - 21.244).

SB 0458 Public employees and officers: duties; notification to legislative leaders when governor is leaving the state; require. Amends 1846 RS 12 (MCL 10.2 - 15.39) by adding sec. 3.

SB 0462 Marihuana: licenses; approval of an application for a state license; make contingent upon licensee's compliance with financial responsibility requirements. Amends sec. 402 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27402).

SB 0464 Health occupations: health professionals; government interference with patient treatment; prohibit under certain circumstances. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16221c.

SB 0465 Transportation: funds; allocation of federal aid funding to department of transportation; provide for. Amends sec. 10o of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.660o).

SB 0466 Transportation: funds; distribution percentages in the Michigan transportation fund; revise. Amends sec. 10 of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.660).

SB 0469 State financing and management: funds; Michigan dam repair and improvement fund; create. Creates new act.

 

Tax

HB 4879 Corporate income tax: deductions; deduction for net operating losses; modify. Amends secs. 12, 607 & 623 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.12 et seq.).

HB 4886 Individual income tax: retirement or pension benefits; additional limitations and restrictions for certain individuals; remove. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30).

SB 0463 Individual income tax: other; qualified higher education expenses under the Michigan education savings program; conform with most recent federal modifications. Amends secs. 2 & 16 of 2000 PA 161 (MCL 390.1472 & 390.1486).

SB 0467 Individual income tax: retirement or pension benefits; deduction amounts for certain retirement or pension benefits; increase. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30).