2026 House Bill 5877

Probate: other; prima facie evidence that transfer is made for value; modify to reflect repeal of the state real estate transfer tax act.

A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending section 3912 (MCL 700.3912).

Introduced in the House

April 22, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Ron Robinson (R-58) and 17 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Gina Johnsen (R-78), Rachelle Smit (R-43), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Joseph Fox (R-101), John Roth (R-104), Thomas Kuhn (R-57), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Jennifer Wortz (R-35), Tim Kelly (R-93), Luke Meerman (R-89), Joseph Aragona (R-60), Matt Maddock (R-51), Bill Schuette (R-95), William Bruck (R-30), Matt Bierlein (R-97), Jamie Thompson (R-28) and Mike Harris (R-52)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

May 20, 2026

Reported without amendment

Passed in the House 57 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 2, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations