2026 House Bill 5864

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

A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled “Commercial rehabilitation act,” by amending section 10 (MCL 207.850), as amended by 2008 PA 500.

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. Alabas Farhat (D-3) and 9 co-sponsors

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

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations