2026 House Bill 5816

Administrative procedure: guidelines; de novo review during administrative law hearings; allow.

A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending sections 79 and 106 (MCL 24.279 and 24.306).

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Requires de novo review of contested administrative cases by both presiding officers and courts, enhancing impartiality and judicial oversight over agency decisions in Michigan.

Introduced in the House

April 16, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Luke Meerman (R-89) and five co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Joseph Aragona (R-60), Rachelle Smit (R-43), Tim Kelly (R-93), Matt Bierlein (R-97) and Mike Harris (R-52)

Referred to the Committee on Rules

June 4, 2026

Reported without amendment

June 9, 2026

Passed in the House 58 to 46 (details)

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

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 11, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations