2025 House Bill 5154

Education: athletics; admission fee for middle school and high school interscholastic athletic activities; allow for cash as accepted form of payment.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1290.

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House Bill No. 5154 requires Michigan public high schools and middle schools to accept cash for admission to interscholastic athletic events, ensuring equitable access for all attendees.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 28, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Rachelle Smit (R-43) and 9 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Denise Mentzer (D-61), Joseph Pavlov (R-64), Ken Borton (R-105), Pat Outman (R-91), Bradley Slagh (R-85), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Jason Woolford (R-50), Ann Bollin (R-49) and Jaime Greene (R-65)

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

Dec. 17, 2025

Reported without amendment

Jan. 22, 2026

Passed in the House 85 to 17 (details)

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

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

Jan. 27, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Education