2026 House Bill 5659

Probate: powers of attorney; use of 2-way real-time audiovisual technology to execute a power of attorney; allow.

A bill to amend 2023 PA 187, entitled “Uniform power of attorney act,” by amending sections 102 and 105 (MCL 556.202 and 556.205).

Official record

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House Bill No. 5659 modernizes Michigan's power of attorney laws by allowing remote execution and witnessing via real-time audiovisual technology, clarifying definitions, and establishing procedural safeguards to ensure document authenticity.

Introduced in the House

March 3, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-45)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary