2025 House Bill 4782

Transportation: other; applicability of 1921 PA 246; modify as to certain ferry companies.

A bill to amend 1921 PA 246, entitled “An act to regulate the service, rates, fares and charges of carriers by water within this state,” by amending section 1 (MCL 460.201), as amended by 2017 PA 240.

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House Bill No. 4782 amends Michigan law to clarify regulatory procedures for water carrier rates and grants ferry companies greater autonomy in setting fares under municipal agreements unless explicitly restricted.

Introduced in the House

Aug. 21, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Jay DeBoyer (R-63) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Mike Harris (R-52), Mike Hoadley (R-99) and Timothy Beson (R-96)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations