2026 House Bill 5853

Individual income tax: city; HOPE zone exemption; provide for.

A bill to amend 1964 PA 284, entitled “City income tax act,” by amending section 8 of chapter 1 and sections 35, 54, and 55 of chapter 2 (MCL 141.508, 141.635, 141.654, and 141.655), section 8 of chapter 1 and section 35 of chapter 2 as added and sections 54 and 55 of chapter 2 as amended by 1996 PA 442.

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House Bills 5852 thru 5869 create HOPE zones in Michigan's impoverished areas, offering targeted tax incentives and dedicated funding for neighborhood revitalization and workforce development, with strict eligibility, compliance, and reporting requirements.

Introduced in the House

April 22, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Stephanie Young (D-16) and 10 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Veronica Paiz (D-10), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Amos O’Neal (D-94), Tyrone Carter (D-1), Regina Weiss (D-5), Morgan Foreman (D-33), Helena Scott (D-8), Matt Longjohn (D-40) and Jennifer Conlin (D-48)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations