2026 House Bill 5860

Economic development: enterprise zones; HOPE zone exemption; provide for.

A bill to amend 1985 PA 224, entitled “Enterprise zone act,” by amending section 21c (MCL 125.2121c), as amended by 1998 PA 242.

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. Joe Tate (D-9) and 11 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Veronica Paiz (D-10), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Stephanie Young (D-16), Tyrone Carter (D-1), Amos O’Neal (D-94), Regina Weiss (D-5), Matt Longjohn (D-40), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Morgan Foreman (D-33) and Helena Scott (D-8)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations