2026 House Bill 5499

Administrative procedure: other; cause of action for denial of a permit; provide for.

A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending section 101 (MCL 24.301).

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House Bills 5499 and 5500 would expand accountability in state permitting by allowing denied applicants to sue for damages and attorney fees and requiring agencies to cite the statutory basis for licensing decisions.

Introduced in the House

Feb. 5, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Jay DeBoyer (R-63) and five co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Bill Schuette (R-95), Mike Harris (R-52), Tim Kelly (R-93), Matt Bierlein (R-97) and Doug Wozniak (R-59)

Referred to the Committee on Economic Competitiveness