HB 6276 Summary

• Establishes the "Michigan Civilian State Awards Act" to create a civilian awards program administered by the adjutant general.

• Creates the Michigan Legislative Medal of Freedom as the state's highest civilian award, given to individuals for valorous or heroic deeds in saving lives or serving the state, community, or public welfare.

• Allows award nominations to be submitted by the public, legislators, or through the Michigan Military Department's state awards program webpage, with nominations reviewed by the adjutant general.

• Requires the adjutant general to submit qualifying and non-qualifying nominees to legislative committees responsible for military and veterans affairs, with awards granted only upon passage of a concurrent resolution during a regular legislative session.

• Medal presentation ceremony to be conducted by the House Speaker and Senate Majority Leader in the presence of the governor, sponsoring legislators, and the awardee's local representatives.

• Bill takes effect only if HB 6277, HB 6278, and HB 6279 are simultaneously enacted into law.