HB 5802 Summary

• Creates the state interagency council on homelessness within the Michigan state housing development authority to coordinate homeless services and policy across state agencies.

• Council composition includes directors from 8 state departments (technology/management/budget, military/veterans affairs, community health, corrections, education, human services, natural resources), Michigan state housing development authority executive director, a court representative, and 5 public members appointed by the governor.

• Council must adopt and maintain a 10-year plan to end homelessness aligned with the federal "Opening Doors" strategic plan, including measurable goals for permanent housing units and progress tracking through annual point-in-time data.

• Establishes council duties including annual progress reports to governor and legislature, maintaining a public website with meeting minutes and the state plan, hosting an annual homelessness conference, and creating a statewide data collection and reporting system.

• Council may establish an advisory group with representatives from state agencies, continuum of care organizations, homeless advocacy groups, and public/private entities that meets monthly to assist with council responsibilities.