AI Analysis – Experimental
House Bill No. 5214 creates a refundable tax credit for Michigan family caregivers, covering up to 30% of qualified caregiving expenses (capped at $2,000) for those meeting specific income and eligibility criteria, starting with the 2026 tax year.
Introduced in the House
Nov. 4, 2025
Introduced
by
Rep. Kathy Schmaltz (R-46)
and 22 co-sponsors
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Jennifer Wortz (R-35), John Roth (R-104), Jamie Thompson (R-28), Gregory Alexander (R-98), Tom Kunse (R-100), Jerry Neyer (R-92), Tim Kelly (R-93), Joseph Aragona (R-60), Bill Schuette (R-95), Joseph Pavlov (R-64), Reggie Miller (D-31), Doug Wozniak (R-59), Brian BeGole (R-71), David Prestin (R-108), Nancy Jenkins-Arno (R-34), Steve Frisbie (R-44), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Alicia St. Germaine (R-62), Timothy Beson (R-96), Denise Mentzer (D-61) and Cameron Cavitt (R-106)
Referred to the Committee on Insurance
May 13, 2026
Reported without amendment
Referred to the Committee on Finance
June 16, 2026
Reported with substitute H-1
