MPSC has also directed the state’s regulated electric and natural gas utilities to file updated extreme weather policies to better protect their customers.

The legislation guarantees juveniles access to an attorney, providing the same rights already afforded to adults and fulfilling the guarantees made in both the United States and Michigan constitutions. The bill, championed by the State Bar of Michigan, also authorizes the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission to develop and implement statewide minimum standards for youth defense

What changed: Unemployment claimants must report 3 work searches weekly; new domestic violence survivor protections; expanded Work Share flexibility; streamlined appeals; more hardship waiver opportunities.

The Michigan Senate on Wednesday passed the bill dubbed the Rowan Act. The House passed it in September. The act cleared both chambers nearly unanimously, with just one legislator in the House voting no.

The act would give the Michigan State Police broader discretion to issue Amber Alerts when it believes a missing child is in danger. The legislation also requires the alerts to be posted on social media.

Work‑hour limits for minors ages 14 and 15 changed March 31, 2026. These limits align more closely with federal standards. During school sessions from Labor Day to May 31st minors in this age group may work between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for no more than three hours per day and 18 hours per week.

During summer, from June 1st through Labor Day, work may extend until 9:00 p.m., with a maximum of 40 hours per week. Different and generally broader limits apply to 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds, though restrictions on hazardous work and late‑night hours remain in place.

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The remaining 50% will be distributed to the state government's specially designated fund, The Michigan Opioid Healing and Recovery Fund.

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Where the police observe a bulge in a pocket in the shape of a concealed pistol, the outline or printing through the clothing of a concealed pistol in a waistband, or other similar articulable facts that create reasonable suspicion that the individual is carrying a concealed pistol or a concealed weapon contrary to MCL 750.227, the police have reasonable suspicion of crime afoot that justifies a Terry stop.