Michigan Legislative Analysis
Your personalized snapshot of what's moving in Michigan: key legislation, voting activity, and bills that matter.
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What you need to know about Michigan right now
Recent Vote
HB4045 voted 36-0 in the Senate
Taxes Bill to Watch
HB4041: Property tax: exemptions; continuation of poverty exemption, without s…
Hot Topics
Taxes and Housing legislation seeing the most activity this session
50
Bills Tracked
21
Introduced
6
Passed
0
Enacted
Why This Matters
How Michigan legislation affects you
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Michigan's legislature is actively considering 50 bills this session, with key policy areas driving the most activity.
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Tax bills could impact your income, property taxes, or business deductions.
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Housing legislation may affect rent prices, tenant rights, or zoning in your neighborhood.
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Legislative momentum is building: 6 passed at least one chamber. These changes take effect soon.
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Residents should stay informed on legislative changes that could affect daily life or business operations.
Michigan Quick Guide
Common questions about Michigan legislation
Who represents me in Michigan?
Who represents me in Michigan?
Governor
Gretchen Whitmer
Attorney General
Dana Nessel
Secretary of State
Jocelyn Benson
How does Michigan's legislature work?
How does Michigan's legislature work?
Michigan's legislature consists of two chambers: the State Senate and the State Assembly/House. Bills must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor's desk. Currently tracking 50 bills in this session.
What are the top issues in Michigan right now?
What are the top issues in Michigan right now?
Based on recent legislative activity, the most active topics are: Taxes, Housing, Health. Use the filters below to explore bills by topic.
How do I stay updated on Michigan legislation?
How do I stay updated on Michigan legislation?
This digest is updated regularly as bills progress. Major actions like committee votes, floor votes, and gubernatorial action are captured within hours. Bookmark this page or sign up for alerts to track specific bills.
Michigan at a Glance
Current session overview
50
Total Bills
21
Introduced
6
Passed
0
Enacted
Legislative Progress
Bills moving through the process
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Recent bills in Michigan
50 bills match your filter • Always verify the official text
HB4045
Civil procedure: civil actions; lawsuits for exercising rights to free expression; provide protections against. Creates new act.
Last action: Dec 31, 2025
Civil procedure: civil actions; lawsuits for exercising rights to free expression; provide protections against. Creates new act.
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by Kara Hope (Democrat)
- Voted 36-0 in the Senate
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Oct 22, 2025Senate
Dec 18, 2025HB4039
Administrative procedure: rules; requirement to eliminate regulations; provide for. Amends sec. 39 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.239).
Last action: Oct 23, 2025
Administrative procedure: rules; requirement to eliminate regulations; provide for. Amends sec. 39 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.239).
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Pat Outman (Republican)
- Voted 59-46 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Oct 23, 2025HB4042
Food: service establishments; exemption for certain outdoor event spaces; provide for. Amends sec. 1107 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.1107).
Last action: Sep 25, 2025
Food: service establishments; exemption for certain outdoor event spaces; provide for. Amends sec. 1107 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.1107).
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Tyrone Carter (Democrat)
- Voted 9-0 in the Senate
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Voting Record
House
Sep 25, 2025Senate
Nov 12, 2025HB4012
Health: emergency services; emergency medical transport and treatment for retired police canines; provide for. Amends sec. 20925 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20925).
Last action: Sep 09, 2025
Health: emergency services; emergency medical transport and treatment for retired police canines; provide for. Amends sec. 20925 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20925).
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Mike Hoadley (Republican)
- Voted 61-43 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Sep 09, 2025HB4024
Civil rights: privacy; restriction of student access to certain restrooms and changing areas based on biological sex; provide for. Creates new act.
Last action: Sep 04, 2025
Civil rights: privacy; restriction of student access to certain restrooms and changing areas based on biological sex; provide for. Creates new act.
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Joseph Fox (Republican)
- Voted 58-46 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Sep 04, 2025HB4017
Labor: health and safety; penalty for failure to report a death; decrease by the maximum allowable amount if the death occurs to a certain individual on a family farm. Amends sec. 35 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1035).
Last action: Sep 03, 2025
Labor: health and safety; penalty for failure to report a death; decrease by the maximum allowable amount if the death occurs to a certain individual on a family farm. Amends sec. 35 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1035).
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Jerry Neyer (Republican)
- Voted 80-25 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Sep 03, 2025HB4047
Civil procedure: civil actions; cause of action for media that falsely depicts an individual engaging in sexual conduct; provide for. Creates new act.
Last action: Aug 26, 2025
Civil procedure: civil actions; cause of action for media that falsely depicts an individual engaging in sexual conduct; provide for. Creates new act.
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by Matthew Bierlein (Republican)
- Voted 97-5 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Aug 19, 2025Senate
Aug 13, 2025HB4048
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; guidelines for dissemination of deep fake sexual images; enact. Amends sec. 17b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.17b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4047'25
Last action: Aug 26, 2025
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; guidelines for dissemination of deep fake sexual images; enact. Amends sec. 17b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.17b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4047'25
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by Penelope Tsernoglou (Democrat)
- Voted 6-0 in the Senate
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Apr 24, 2025Senate
Aug 13, 2025HB4003
Highways: memorial; portion of US-131; designate as the "Sgt. Matthew Webber Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 1073b.
Last action: Aug 19, 2025
Highways: memorial; portion of US-131; designate as the "Sgt. Matthew Webber Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 1073b.
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by Tom Kunse (Republican)
- Voted 33-0 in the Senate
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Mar 11, 2025Senate
Aug 13, 2025HB4046
Highways: memorial; portion of highway US-31; designate as the "Trooper James E. Boland Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 11d.
Last action: Aug 19, 2025
Highways: memorial; portion of highway US-31; designate as the "Trooper James E. Boland Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 11d.
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by John Roth (Republican)
- Voted 33-0 in the Senate
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Mar 11, 2025Senate
Aug 13, 2025Sources & neutrality
Sources used
- LegiScan (bill metadata, roll calls, links)
- NGA (governor roster)
- NAAG (attorney general roster)
- NASS (chief election official roster)
- Open States (legislator roster)
Disclaimer
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