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MI HB4062

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Conlin

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 1d to the Michigan Residential Tenants Act (1972 PA 348) to allow civil actions for violations of Section 1c

  • Permits persons alleging violations to seek injunctive relief and/or damages equal to actual damages or up to 3 times the monthly rent (whichever is less), plus court costs and reasonable attorney fees

  • Establishes jurisdiction in circuit court for the county where the violation occurred, where the defendant resides, or where the defendant's principal place of business is located

  • Effective date of April 2, 2025, contingent upon enactment of Senate Bill No. 205 and Senate Bill No. 206

Legislative Description

Civil rights: housing discrimination; housing discrimination based on source of income; prohibit. Amends 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601 - 554.616) by adding sec. 1d.

Housing: landlord and tenants

Last Action

Assigned Pa 199'24

12/31/2024

Committee Referrals

Housing And Human Services7/30/2024
Judiciary2/1/2023

Full Bill Text

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