2026 Senate Bill 988

Property tax: tax tribunal; number of days to appeal a claim for poverty exemption; modify.

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 53c (MCL 211.53c), as added by 1995 PA 74.

AI Analysis – Experimental

Extends the deadline for filing poverty-based property tax exemption appeals to the Michigan Tax Tribunal from 30 to 35 days, aligning it with other property tax appeal deadlines and addressing recent procedural confusion.

Introduced in the Senate

May 20, 2026

Introduced by Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2)

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

June 23, 2026

Reported without amendment

June 24, 2026

Referred to the Committee of the Whole