2026 House Bill 5531

Land use: zoning and growth management; required studies and documents for site plan approval; limit.

A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled “Michigan zoning enabling act,” by amending section 501 (MCL 125.3501), as amended by 2008 PA 12.

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House Bills 5528-5532 collectively update Michigan law by clarifying riot and protest protections, expanding housing flexibility and affordability through zoning reforms, streamlining site plan review timelines and requirements, and strengthening the zoning protest petition process to improve oversight, consistency, and public participation.

Introduced in the House

Feb. 18, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Cynthia Neeley (D-70) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Reggie Miller (D-31) and Kristian Grant (D-82)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

March 3, 2026

Discharged from committee

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations