MI HB5630

Requires persons conducting mortgage foreclosures, land contract foreclosures, or summary eviction proceedings to provide reasonable accommodations and accessible communications to individuals with disabilities and their companions.

Mandates that foreclosing parties invite suggestions for reasonable accommodations, must not refuse appropriate accommodations, and must provide auxiliary aids and services (such as interpreters) in accessible formats and timely manner.

Prohibits requiring individuals with disabilities to bring their own interpreters or relying on accompanying adults or minors to interpret, except in emergencies or when the individual specifically requests and consents to such arrangement.

Establishes standards for video remote interpreting services, requiring high-quality video connections, clear audio transmission, and adequate training for users.

Requires that any notice related to foreclosure or eviction proceedings is ineffective unless the individual with a disability acknowledges receipt and confirms they can understand the notice.

Effective only if Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 5631 is enacted into law.