2025 Senate Bill 581

Economic development: downtown development authorities; definition of downtown district; modify.

A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled “Recodified tax increment financing act,” by amending section 201 (MCL 125.4201).

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Senate Bill No. 581 amends Michigan's tax increment financing law to clarify definitions, expand flexibility for local development authorities, and refine procedures for managing financial obligations and development districts, particularly in large municipalities.

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 22, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12)

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

Feb. 11, 2026

Reported without amendment

Feb. 12, 2026

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Feb. 24, 2026

Reported without amendment

March 11, 2026

Passed in the Senate 22 to 13 (details)

Received in the House

March 11, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Economic Competitiveness