Michigan HB 4551 passes both chambers, heads to governor for signature

Michigan House Bill 4551 has passed both chambers of the state legislature and is now heading to the governor. The most recent action occurred on May 19, 2026, when the House passed the bill with immediate effect. The bill would move regulation of certain functions of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards from that commission to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

The bill was sponsored by Rep. Mike Mueller along with four co-sponsors. In the Senate, the bill passed on May 13, 2026, by a roll call vote of 56 yeas to 49 nays, with 5 members not voting. It was then referred to the House Committee on Appropriations before the full House passed it with immediate effect on May 19. Earlier in the process, the bill was reported out of committee without amendment on April 29 and moved through second and third readings in the Senate. (source: https://openstates.org/mi/bills/2025-2026/HB4551/)

The bill now goes to the governor, who may sign or veto it. If signed, the immediate effect provision means the law would take effect upon the governor's signature rather than at a later date.