2026 House Bill 6243

Property: land sales; prohibition of purchase of residential property by certain businesses; modify.

A bill to amend 2026 PA 32, entitled “An act to prohibit certain companies from acquiring or purchasing certain residential property; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities; and to prescribe certain penalties, civil sanctions, and remedies,” by amending sections 3 and 7 (MCL 125.853 and 125.857).

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Amends Michigan law to further restrict large institutional investors from acquiring and holding single-family homes, while expanding exceptions for certain programs and transactions that support homeownership and affordable housing.

Introduced in the House

Aug. 11, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Aug. 26, 2026

Discharged from committee

Substitute H-1 offered by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 83 to 15 (details)

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

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

Sept. 9, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs

Oct. 14, 2026

Reported without amendment

Oct. 27, 2026

Referred to the Committee of the Whole