2026 House Bill 5934

Construction: permits; reimbursement of permit fees if permit is not issued or denied within deadline; provide for permits issued by the department.

A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 125.1511).

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Requires the Michigan Department responsible for building permits to refund application fees if it fails to process permit applications within mandated timeframes, contingent on the passage of related bills.

Introduced in the House

April 30, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Kathy Schmaltz (R-46) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Bill Schuette (R-95), Joseph Aragona (R-60) and Rachelle Smit (R-43)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

June 4, 2026

Reported with substitute H-1

June 9, 2026

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

June 10, 2026

Passed in the House 75 to 30 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 16, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs