MI HB4811

Amends the military family relief fund program to clarify definitions including "family" (military dependents as determined by branch of service) and "need" (unforeseen situations causing temporary financial emergency).

Expands eligibility to include reserve component members of the U.S. Coast Guard in addition to armed forces reserves, and includes Michigan residents serving in reserve components based in other states.

Provides grants for essential expenses including clothing, food, housing, utilities, medical services, insurance, and vehicle payments for families experiencing financial hardship after alert orders or within 6 months of return from active duty, or due to line of duty injuries.

Establishes that fund revenue comes from tax return designation contributions under the income tax act, with up to $50,000 annually available for advertising and marketing the program.

Prohibits the department from using military family relief fund money to replace existing funding for similar programs.