House Bill 4676 Summary

• Prohibits recording of deeds or property instruments containing restrictive covenants that limit conveyance, occupancy, or use based on race, sex, national origin, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status.

• Declares such restrictions void and unenforceable, with register of deeds instructed to refuse recording of documents containing prohibited covenants.

• Authorizes homeowners' and property owners' associations to amend governing documents by simple majority board vote to remove prohibited restrictions without requiring property owner approval.

• Allows property owners to record amended deeds removing prohibited covenants and permits owners, occupants, tenants, or association board members to bring declaratory judgment actions to strike such provisions from recorded instruments.

• Makes persons liable for damages if they refuse to remove prohibited covenants before recording, while preserving all existing rights and remedies under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act.