Committee Bill Records 2025-2026 Judiciary

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HB 4018 of 2025 Judiciary Mike Mueller Juveniles: crimes; transportation of juvenile who commits a crime with an adult; clarify. Amends sec. 16 of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.16). 2025-02-19, 2025-03-05 referred 1/22/2025
HB 4021 of 2025 Judiciary Joseph Aragona Civil procedure: evictions; pretrial and trial; require pretrial, and allow trial and pretrial to be conducted by magistrate. Amends secs. 5735 & 8511 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5735 & 600.8511). 2025-02-19, 2025-03-05 referred 1/28/2025
HB 4033 of 2025 Judiciary Douglas Wozniak Probate: trusts; procedures relating to the administration of unitrusts and income trusts; provide for. Creates new act. 2025-03-19, 2025-04-16 referred 1/28/2025
HB 4034 of 2025 Judiciary Douglas Wozniak Probate: trusts; uniform statutory rule against perpetuities; revise to reflect limitation of the personal property trust perpetuities act to certain property. Amends secs. 3 & 5 of 1988 PA 418 (MCL 554.73 & 554.75). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4033'25 2025-03-19, 2025-04-16 referred 1/28/2025
HB 4045 of 2025 Judiciary Kara Hope Civil procedure: civil actions; lawsuits for exercising rights to free expression; provide protections against. Creates new act. 2025-03-19, 2025-04-16 referred 1/30/2025
HB 4047 of 2025 Judiciary Matt Bierlein Civil procedure: civil actions; cause of action for media that falsely depicts an individual engaging in sexual conduct; provide for. Creates new act. 2025-03-05, 2025-04-16 referred 1/30/2025
HB 4048 of 2025 Judiciary Penelope Tsernoglou 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 2025-03-05, 2025-04-16 referred 1/30/2025
HB 4070 of 2025 Judiciary Sarah Lightner Courts: other; Michigan indigent defense commission act; expand duties to include indigent defense of youth. Amends title & secs. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21 & 23 of 2013 PA 93 (MCL 780.983 et seq.) & adds sec. 14. 2025-03-12 referred 2/12/2025
HB 4091 of 2025 Judiciary Amos O'Neal Courts: juries; local jury boards; eliminate, and create a centralized jury process. Amends secs. 857, 1301a, 1304a, 1307a, 1326, 1332, 1334, 1343, 1344, 1345, 1346, 1371 & 1372 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.857 et seq.); adds secs. 1306 & 1307 & repeals (See bill). referred 2/19/2025
HB 4092 of 2025 Judiciary Stephanie Young Courts: juries; reference in the probate code; amend to reflect repeal. Amends sec. 17, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.17). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4091'25 referred 2/19/2025
HB 4093 of 2025 Judiciary Kara Hope Courts: juries; reference in the uniform condemnation procedures act; amend to reflect repeal. Amends sec. 12 of 1980 PA 87 (MCL 213.62). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4091'25 referred 2/19/2025
HB 4094 of 2025 Judiciary Penelope Tsernoglou Courts: juries; prospective jurors with certain criminal records and protected statuses; amend eligibility for service and peremptory challenges. Amends sec. 1307a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1307a) & adds secs. 1307b & 1356. referred 2/19/2025
HB 4130 of 2025 Judiciary Penelope Tsernoglou Crimes: animals; cross-reference in animal welfare fund act; update. Amends sec. 2 of 2007 PA 132 (MCL 287.992). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4131'25 referred 2/26/2025
HB 4131 of 2025 Judiciary Joseph Aragona Animals: care and treatment; definition of shelter for animals; modify. Amends sec. 50 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50). referred 2/26/2025
HB 4132 of 2025 Judiciary Brian BeGole Crimes: animals; cross-reference in revised judicature act; update. Amends sec. 2950 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2950). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4131'25 referred 2/26/2025
HB 4138 of 2025 Judiciary James DeSana Civil procedure: service of process; provisions relating to service of process and court fees; amend to reflect repeal of the extreme risk protection order act. Amends secs. 1908, 2529 & 2559 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1908 et seq.). referred 2/26/2025
HB 4139 of 2025 Judiciary James DeSana Weapons: firearms; firearms law; amend to reflect repeal of the extreme risk protection order act. Amends secs. 2, 2b, 5b & 8 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4140'25, HB 4140'25 referred 2/26/2025
HB 4140 of 2025 Judiciary James DeSana Civil procedure: injunctions; extreme risk protection order act; repeal. Repeals 2023 PA 38 (MCL 691.1801 - 691.1821). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4138'25, HB 4139'25 referred 2/26/2025
HB 4166 of 2025 Judiciary Kelly Breen Crimes: drugs; illicit use of xylazine; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends secs. 7103, 7105, 7106, 7401, 7403, 7403a, 7451, 7453 & 7455 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7103 et seq.). referred 3/5/2025
HB 4167 of 2025 Judiciary Mike Mueller Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for illicit use of xylazine; provide for. Amends sec. 13m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13m). referred 3/5/2025
HB 4174 of 2025 Judiciary Dylan Wegela Juveniles: other; presumption of admissibility for a juvenile's self-incriminating responses obtained through deceptive police practices; modify. Amends sec. 1, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.1) & adds sec. 17e to ch. XIIA. referred 3/6/2025
HB 4188 of 2025 Judiciary Alicia St. Germaine Crimes: intoxication or impairment; careless or negligent operation of vehicle as civil infraction; modify. Amends sec. 626b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.626b). referred 3/6/2025
HB 4211 of 2025 Judiciary Amos O'Neal Corrections: other; reentry services and support for certain individuals after resentencing; require. Amends sec. 83 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.283). 2025-06-11 referred 3/12/2025
HB 4255 of 2025 Judiciary Sarah Lightner Crimes: controlled substances; crime of manufacturing, delivering, or possession of with intent to deliver certain controlled substances; modify penalties. Amends secs. 7401, 7410 & 7417 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7401 et seq.) & adds secs. 7410b & 7417a. 2025-03-19, 2025-04-16 referred 3/18/2025
HB 4256 of 2025 Judiciary Ann Bollin Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for delivering, manufacturing, or possessing with intent to deliver certain controlled substances; amend. Amends sec. 13m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13m). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4255'25 2025-03-19, 2025-04-16 referred 3/18/2025
HB 4262 of 2025 Judiciary Mike Harris Consumer protection: other; attorney general investigations of the event online ticket sales act; provide for, and prescribe fines and remedies. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4263'25 2025-05-21, 2025-06-04 referred 3/18/2025
HB 4263 of 2025 Judiciary Mike McFall Consumer protection: other; certain uses of automated programs to purchase event tickets online; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4262'25 2025-05-21, 2025-06-04 referred 3/18/2025
HB 4284 of 2025 Judiciary Brad Paquette Weapons: licensing; fee for renewal of concealed pistol license; modify. Amends sec. 5l of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425l). referred 3/20/2025
HB 4300 of 2025 Judiciary Stephanie Young Crimes: animals; appointment of a pro bono lawyer or law student to act as an animal advocate in animal cruelty and welfare cases; allow. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 50d. referred 3/25/2025
HB 4334 of 2025 Judiciary Julie Rogers Traffic control: accidents; penalties for moving violation causing physical injury or death to a vulnerable roadway user; enhance. Amends secs. 303, 320a, 601c & 653a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.303 et seq.); adds secs. 79g & 79h & repeals sec. 653b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.653b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4335'25 referred 4/17/2025
HB 4335 of 2025 Judiciary Pauline Wendzel Traffic control: accidents; penalties for moving violation causing physical injury or death to a vulnerable roadway user; enhance. Amends sec. 12e, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.12e). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4334'25 referred 4/17/2025
HB 4336 of 2025 Judiciary Gina Johnsen Crimes: other; bringing in and harboring certain undocumented persons; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 409c. referred 4/17/2025
HB 4337 of 2025 Judiciary Cameron Cavitt Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of bringing in and harboring certain undocumented persons; provide for. Amends sec. 16t, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16t). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4336'25 referred 4/17/2025
HB 4396 of 2025 Judiciary Sarah Lightner Juveniles: juvenile justice services; certain information sharing for research purposes in juvenile justice cases; allow. Amends sec. 9 of 1988 PA 13 (MCL 722.829). 2025-06-04, 2025-06-11 referred 4/29/2025
HB 4397 of 2025 Judiciary Sarah Lightner Courts: judges; personal information and physical safety protections for judges, their families, and household members; enhance. Creates new act. 2025-05-07 referred 4/29/2025
HB 4404 of 2025 Judiciary James DeSana Civil procedure: civil actions; immunity from civil action for individual who uses force in compliance with self-defense act; provide for. Amends secs. 2922b & 2922c of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2922b & 600.2922c). referred 4/29/2025
HB 4408 of 2025 Judiciary Douglas Wozniak Probate: trusts; powers of appointment; revise. Amends secs. 5a & 14 of 1967 PA 224 (MCL 556.115a & 556.124). referred 4/29/2025
HB 4418 of 2025 Judiciary Jamie Thompson Probate: other; designation of a patient surrogate for health care decisions; allow. Amends 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.1101 - 700.8206) by adding pt. 6 to art. V & repeals sec. 66h of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.66h). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4419'25 2025-06-04, 2025-06-11 referred 5/1/2025
HB 4419 of 2025 Judiciary Angela Witwer Probate: other; designation of a patient surrogate for health care decisions; allow. Amends 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.1101 - 700.8206) by adding secs. 5605 & 5606. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4418'25 2025-06-04, 2025-06-11 referred 5/1/2025
HB 4434 of 2025 Judiciary Luke Meerman Courts: juries; one-person grand jury provisions; repeal. Repeals secs. 3, 4, 5, 6, 6a & 6b, ch. VII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 767.3 et seq.). 2025-05-21, 2025-06-04 referred 5/6/2025
HB 4465 of 2025 Judiciary Alabas Farhat Criminal procedure: arrests; required removal of religious head coverings for police photographs; prohibit. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 25c to ch. IV. referred 5/7/2025
HB 4478 of 2025 Judiciary Matt Longjohn Weapons: firearms; sentencing guidelines; update. Amends sec. 11b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4479'25 referred 5/8/2025
HB 4479 of 2025 Judiciary Morgan Foreman Weapons: firearms; requirement for all firearm components to contain serial numbers; provide for. Amends 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421 - 28.435) by adding sec. 14c. TIE BAR WITH: HR 0002'25 referred 5/8/2025
HB 4481 of 2025 Judiciary Jay DeBoyer Weapons: concealed; website for concealed pistol license reciprocity; provide for. Amends 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421 - 28.435) by adding sec. 5p. 2025-06-11 referred 5/8/2025
HB 4482 of 2025 Judiciary Mike Hoadley Weapons: concealed; requirements for concealed pistol license reciprocity website; provide for. Amends 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421 - 28.435) by adding sec. 5q. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4481'25 2025-06-11 referred 5/8/2025
HB 4483 of 2025 Judiciary Joseph Aragona Weapons: concealed; QR code on concealed pistol licenses; provide for. Amends sec. 5c of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425c). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4481'25 2025-06-11 referred 5/8/2025
HB 4497 of 2025 Judiciary Carrie Rheingans Controlled substances: drug paraphernalia; definition of drug paraphernalia; modify. Amends sec. 7451 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7451). referred 5/15/2025
HB 4506 of 2025 Judiciary Sarah Lightner Criminal procedure: sentencing; guidelines for sentencing individuals aged 18 to 21 to life without parole; provide for. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 25b to ch. IX. 2025-06-11, 2025-06-25 referred 5/21/2025
HB 4507 of 2025 Judiciary Sarah Lightner Crimes: penalties; mandatory life imprisonment for certain crimes in the public health code; modify for certain offenders. Amends sec. 17764 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17764). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4506'25 2025-06-11, 2025-06-25 referred 5/21/2025
HB 4508 of 2025 Judiciary Sarah Lightner Crimes: penalties; mandatory life imprisonment for certain crimes in the penal code; modify for certain offenders. Amends secs. 16, 18, 200i, 204, 207, 209, 210, 211a, 316, 436, 520b & 543f of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.16 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4506'25 2025-06-11, 2025-06-25 referred 5/21/2025
HB 4523 of 2025 Judiciary Douglas Wozniak Probate: trusts; duties and powers of trustee; modify. Amends secs. 7105 & 7110 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.7105 & 700.7110). referred 5/22/2025
HB 4524 of 2025 Judiciary Douglas Wozniak Property: recording; marketable record title act; revise. Amends title & secs. 1, 1a, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8 of 1945 PA 200 (MCL 565.101 et seq.) & adds sec. 5a. 2025-06-11, 2025-06-25 referred 5/22/2025
HB 4525 of 2025 Judiciary Sarah Lightner Criminal procedure: other; electronic monitoring by global positioning devices of certain individuals released without bail; require. Amends sec. 6b, ch. V of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 765.6b). referred 5/22/2025
HB 4529 of 2025 Judiciary Ron Robinson Weapons: licensing; concealed pistol license application and licensing fee; provide exemption for veterans. Amends secs. 5b & 5l of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425b & 28.425l). referred 6/3/2025
HB 4532 of 2025 Judiciary Natalie Price Crimes: assaultive; crime of assaulting a person performing job-related duties; expand to include health professionals. Amends secs. 81, 81a & 81d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.81 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4534'25, HB 4535'25 referred 6/3/2025
HB 4533 of 2025 Judiciary Matt Bierlein Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of assaulting or battering or endangering a health care professional; provide for. Amends sec. 16d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16d). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4532'25 referred 6/3/2025
HB 4534 of 2025 Judiciary Phil Green Criminal procedure: mental capacity; assisted outpatient treatment diversion program for certain patients with mental illness; provide for. Amends sec. 461 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1461) & adds sec. 1021 & ch. 10A. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4532'25, HB 4533'25, HB 4535'25 referred 6/3/2025
HB 4535 of 2025 Judiciary Kara Hope Courts: other; eligibility for mental health court; modify. Amends sec. 1093 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1093). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4532'25, HB 4533'25 referred 6/3/2025
HB 4542 of 2025 Judiciary Veronica Paiz Civil procedure: civil actions; remedies for harm, injury, or death of a service animal; provide for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2980. referred 6/3/2025
HB 4582 of 2025 Judiciary Jerry Neyer Torts: premises liability; open and obvious defense; provide for. Creates new act. referred 6/10/2025
HB 4586 of 2025 Judiciary Jason Woolford Weapons: licensing; age requirement for a concealed pistol license; modify. Amends sec. 5b of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425b). referred 6/10/2025
HB 4587 of 2025 Judiciary Jason Woolford Weapons: licensing; application for relief from federal firearms disability program; provide for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2908. referred 6/10/2025
HB 4596 of 2025 Judiciary Jennifer Wortz Criminal procedure: other; dismissal of charges against a defendant determined incompetent to stand trial; revise. Amends secs. 1034 & 1044 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.2034 & 330.2044). referred 6/10/2025
HB 4600 of 2025 Judiciary Denise Mentzer Crimes: terrorism; making terrorist threat or false report of terrorism; modify. Amends sec. 543m of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.543m). referred 6/10/2025
HB 4645 of 2025 Judiciary Joseph Aragona Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals; revise. Amends sec. 37, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.37). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4646'25, HB 4651'25 referred 6/12/2025
HB 4646 of 2025 Judiciary Douglas Wozniak Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals; revise. Amends sec. 1, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.1). referred 6/12/2025
HB 4647 of 2025 Judiciary Pat Outman Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals; revise. Amends sec. 41, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.41). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4646'25, HB 4651'25 referred 6/12/2025
HB 4648 of 2025 Judiciary Stephanie Young Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals; revise. Amends sec. 33, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.33). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4646'25 referred 6/12/2025
HB 4649 of 2025 Judiciary Penelope Tsernoglou Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals; revise. Amends sec. 31, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.31). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4646'25 referred 6/12/2025
HB 4650 of 2025 Judiciary Mike McFall Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals; revise. Amends sec. 39, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.39). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4646'25 referred 6/12/2025
HB 4651 of 2025 Judiciary Gina Johnsen Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals; revise. Amends sec. 22, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.22). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4645'25, HB 4647'25 referred 6/12/2025
HB 4657 of 2025 Judiciary Tyrone Carter Retirement: state police; naming a special needs trust as beneficiary; allow. Amends sec. 24 of 1986 PA 182 (MCL 38.1624). referred 6/17/2025
HB 4658 of 2025 Judiciary Stephanie Young Retirement: judges; naming a special needs trust as beneficiary; allow. Amends sec. 506 of 1992 PA 234 (MCL 38.2506). referred 6/17/2025
HB 4659 of 2025 Judiciary Kara Hope Retirement: state employees; naming a special needs trust as beneficiary; allow. Amends sec. 31 of 1943 PA 240 (MCL 38.31). referred 6/17/2025
HB 4660 of 2025 Judiciary Douglas Wozniak Retirement: public school employees; naming a special needs trust as beneficiary; allow. Amends sec. 85 of 1980 PA 300 (MCL 38.1385). referred 6/17/2025
HB 4664 of 2025 Judiciary Alicia St. Germaine Civil rights: speech and assembly; blocking a state highway while participating in an assembly of individuals; prohibit, and provide for a misdemeanor. Amends sec. 676b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.676b). referred 6/17/2025
SB 0078 of 2025 Judiciary Sylvia A. Santana Criminal procedure: expunction; procedures and eligibility for the expungement of certain records; provide for. Amends secs. 1b, 1c, 1d, 2 & 3 of 1965 PA 213 (MCL 780.621b et seq.) & adds sec. 1j & repeals sec. 4 of 1965 PA 213 (MCL 780.624). referred 5/20/2025
SB 0081 of 2025 Judiciary Sue Shink Courts: other; Michigan indigent defense commission act; expand duties to include indigent defense of youth. Amends title & secs. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21 & 23 of 2013 PA 93 (MCL 780.983 et seq.) & adds sec. 14. referred 3/18/2025
SB 0082 of 2025 Judiciary Stephanie Chang Courts: judges; personal information and physical safety protections for judges, their families, and household members; enhance. Creates new act. referred 3/19/2025
SB 0111 of 2025 Judiciary Veronica Klinefelt Civil procedure: personal protection orders; elder and vulnerable adult personal protection order; provide for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2950p. referred 4/16/2025
SB 0112 of 2025 Judiciary Sarah Anthony Crimes: definitions; definition of racketeering; include embezzlement from a vulnerable adult. Amends sec. 159g of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.159g). referred 4/16/2025
SB 0113 of 2025 Judiciary Kevin Hertel Crimes: embezzlement; embezzlement from vulnerable adults and the estates of vulnerable adults; provide penalties and steps for property recovery. Amends sec. 174a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.174a). referred 4/16/2025
SB 0114 of 2025 Judiciary Jeff Irwin Disabilities: other; vulnerable adult multidisciplinary teams; provide for. Creates new act. referred 4/16/2025
SB 0134 of 2025 Judiciary Sam Singh Consumer protection: other; amendments to the Michigan consumer protection act; provide for. Amends title & secs. 2, 4, 5, 10 & 15 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.902 et seq.) & adds secs. 4a, 5a, 8a & 21a. referred 6/10/2025
SB 0147 of 2025 Judiciary Sylvia A. Santana Civil procedure: costs and fees; fee for publication of legal notice; remove sunset for inflation adjustment. Amends sec. 2534 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2534). referred 4/29/2025
SB 0160 of 2025 Judiciary Sue Shink Family law: marriage and divorce; uniform premarital and marital agreements act; create. Creates new act. referred 5/7/2025