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House reinstates requirement that state agencies justify rules stricter than federal law
Summary
House Bill 4160 passed 59-41, restoring a provision that required Michigan state agencies to provide written justification to adopt rules more stringent than federal standards, with exceptions for emergencies and special education.
Lansing — The Michigan House passed House Bill 4160 on Sept. 24, 2025, 59-41, and ordered immediate effect. The bill amends the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969 to restore a safeguard that had been in effect from 2019 to 2023.
Representative Johnson, the bill sponsor, said HB4160 "restores the guardrails" that prevented state agencies from adopting rules more stringent…
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