MI HB5532

Increases the buffer zone for protest petition signers from 100 feet to 300 feet from the boundary of land subject to a proposed zoning change in Michigan cities and villages

Raises signature thresholds to 60% of landowners (up from 20%) when a zoning amendment would increase the authorized number of dwelling units, making it harder to block housing density increases

Establishes detailed formal requirements for protest petitions, including circulator certification, misdemeanor warnings, and signer identification information

Creates misdemeanor penalties of up to $500 fine and/or 93 days imprisonment for petition fraud, including signing multiple times, using false names, or falsely claiming land ownership

Requires city or village clerks to verify petition signers' land ownership and determine overall petition adequacy before legislative action