2026 House Bill 5517

Corporate income tax: credits; distributor credit for returnable containers; provide for.

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding sections 279 and 679.

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House Bill No. 5517 creates a refundable tax credit for distributors of returnable beverage containers in Michigan, starting in 2026, with annual inflation adjustments, to encourage recycling and environmental sustainability.

Introduced in the House

Feb. 18, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Aragona (R-60)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Feb. 26, 2026

Reported without amendment

Passed in the House 94 to 12 (details)

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

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

March 4, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations