TougherPenaltiesforSexualAssault

Passed the HouseMost House Dems voted against

Mandatory minimum sentences across all four degrees of criminal sexual conduct. Most House Democrats voted no. Now it's the Senate's turn.

Key facts

First degree: 15-year minimum
Fourth degree reclassified from a misdemeanor to a felony

Date arc

Passed the HouseSep 23, 2026

Bill numbers

HB 6259-6263

The vote

Sept 23, 2026: HB 6259 77-26; HB 6260 79-24; HB 6261 78-25; HB 6262 77-26; HB 6263 79-24

No State Tax on Tips, Overtime, and Social Security

Michigan workers and seniors keep more of their tips, overtime pay, and Social Security income, tax-free at the state level for tax years 2026 through 2028.

Signed into law

Signed Oct 7, 2025

Cell Phones Out of the Classroom

Every Michigan school can adopt a cell phone policy that works for them, so teachers don't compete with smartphones. The first bill signed into law in 2026.

Signed into lawMost House Dems voted against

Signed Feb 10, 2026

Teaching Every Child to Read

Michigan ranks 44th in fourth-grade reading. New laws make sure K-5 teachers are trained in the science of reading, backed by $222.5 million for literacy.