2026 Senate Bill 1044

Individual income tax: property tax credit; definition of homestead; modify.

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 508 (MCL 206.508), as amended by 2018 PA 588.

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Updates and clarifies definitions and eligibility criteria for property tax credits under Michigan's Income Tax Act, aiming to ensure fairer application for homeowners and renters.

Introduced in the Senate

June 18, 2026

Introduced by Sen. John Cherry (D-27) and 15 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Kevin Daley (R-26), Dan Lauwers (R-25), Lana Theis (R-22), Ruth Johnson (R-24), John Damoose (R-37), Ed McBroom (R-38), Aric Nesbitt (R-20), Rick Outman (R-33), Roger Victory (R-31), Jon Bumstead (R-32), Mark Huizenga (R-30), Michael Webber (R-9), Jonathan Lindsey (R-17), Joseph Bellino (R-16) and Thomas Albert (R-18)

Referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection