2026 House Bill 5859

Economic development: commercial redevelopment; HOPE zone exemption; provide for.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 255, entitled “Commercial redevelopment act,” by amending section 12 (MCL 207.662), as amended by 2008 PA 227.

AI Analysis – Experimental

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. Tullio Liberati (D-2) and 11 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Veronica Paiz (D-10), Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Stephanie Young (D-16), Tyrone Carter (D-1), Amos O’Neal (D-94), 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