2025 House Bill 5430

Recreation: campgrounds; regulations regarding individuals residing at campgrounds; provide for.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 12501 (MCL 333.12501), as amended by 2004 PA 408, and by adding section 12510a.

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House Bill No. 5430 amends the Michigan Public Health Code to allow individuals residing at campgrounds to be considered temporary residents under specific local conditions related to housing shortages, worker needs, or emergencies, thereby increasing regulatory flexibility for temporary housing solutions.

Introduced in the House

Dec. 23, 2025

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

Co-sponsored by Reps. Ken Borton (R-105), Will Snyder (D-87), John Fitzgerald (D-83) and Curtis VanderWall (R-102)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism

Feb. 18, 2026

Reported without amendment