2025 House Bill 5123

Communications: video services; definition of video service; modify.

A bill to amend 2006 PA 480, entitled “Uniform video services local franchise act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 484.3301).

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

House Bills 5123 and 5124 modernize Michigan’s Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act by updating definitions and regulatory language, clarifying the commission’s oversight authority, revising reporting requirements, and ensuring local governments continue to receive compensation for the use of public rights-of-way.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 23, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Mike Harris (R-52) and 14 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Pat Outman (R-91), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Bradley Slagh (R-85), Mike Mueller (R-72), Joe Tate (D-9), Will Snyder (D-87), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Matt Bierlein (R-97), Brian BeGole (R-71), William Bruck (R-30), Helena Scott (D-8) and Tullio Liberati (D-2)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

June 4, 2026

Reported without amendment

June 11, 2026

Passed in the House 75 to 31 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote