2026 House Bill 5960

Villages: annexation; procedures to approve annexation petition; revise.

A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled “The general law village act,” by amending sections 6 and 6a of chapter XIV (MCL 74.6 and 74.6a), section 6a as added by 1998 PA 254, and by adding section 6b to chapter XIV.

AI Analysis – Experimental

House Bills 5960, 5961 and 5962 revise and clarify the procedures for altering village boundaries and annexing territory in Michigan, aligning them with state law, enhancing public notice and participation, and establishing the State Boundary Commission's authority over such matters.

Introduced in the House

May 13, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Pat Outman (R-91)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations