The Michigan House of Representatives made significant progress on several key legislative bills during its session on September 18, 2025. Among the most notable actions was the advancement of House Bill 4418, which aims to amend the Estates and Protected Individuals Code. This bill, introduced by Representative Thompson, successfully passed through the second reading after the adoption of a substitute version and an additional amendment.
The House also moved forward with House Bill 4419, introduced by Representative Whitworth, which similarly seeks to amend the Estates and Protected Individuals Code. This bill faced no amendments and was quickly advanced to the third reading stage.
In addition, House Bill 4734, introduced by Representative Goal, focused on amending the Social Welfare Act and also progressed to the third reading without any amendments.
Another significant bill, House Bill 4694, introduced by Representative Markkanen, aims to amend the Recreational Authorities Act. This bill saw the adoption of a substitute version before advancing to the third reading. A similar approach was taken with House Bill 4695, also introduced by Markkanen, which is set to amend the Recreational Authorities Act and moved forward without amendments.
Lastly, House Bill 4798, which seeks to amend the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, was introduced by Markkanen and advanced to the third reading stage without any amendments.
These legislative actions reflect the House's commitment to addressing important issues related to estate management, social welfare, and environmental protection, setting the stage for further discussions and potential enactments in the coming sessions.