Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan SB960: Local government: other; process to vacate certain deed restrictions; provide for. Creates new act.
Status: In committee, September 30, 2026
What the bill says
To authorize the governing body of a local government to remove certain private restrictions or covenants on commercial property; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to provide remedies.
From the introduced text, May 13, 2026:
A bill to authorize the governing body of a local government to remove certain private restrictions or covenants on commercial property; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to provide remedies. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1. This act may be cited as the "dark store prevention act". Sec. 2. As used in this act: (a) "Commercial property" means commercial real property used for commercial purposes, including wholesale, retail, or service. Commercial property does not include properties in an area zoned for industrial use. (b) "Local government" means a city, village, or township. (c) "Private restriction or covenant" means a requirement, provision, or statement in a deed, lease, or contract that restrains or limits the use of a property or requires a use of a property. Sec. 3. (1) The governing body of a local government may file a complaint to bring an action to remove a private restriction or covenant from a commercial property within that local government's jurisdiction if all of the following conditions apply: (a) The commercial property is in an area zoned for retail use. (b) A building or structure on the commercial property has been vacant for at least 2 years. (c) The governing body of the local government holds at …
Sponsors
- Klinefelt, Veronica (D, 11) · primary sponsor
- McBroom, Edward (R, 38)
- Bayer, Rosemary (D, 13)
- Shink, Sue (D, 14)
- Geiss, Erika (D, 1)
- Polehanki, Dayna (D, 5)
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
- : REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 9/22/2026
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- : INTRODUCED BY SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
Votes
- Reported Favorably Without Amendment 9/22/2026 (September 30, 2026): 4 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Local government: other, Property: other
Common questions
- What is SB960?
- SB960 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Local government: other; process to vacate certain deed restrictions; provide for. Creates new act.
- What does SB960 do?
- In its own words: To authorize the governing body of a local government to remove certain private restrictions or covenants on commercial property; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to provide remedies.
- What is the status of SB960?
- In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (September 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB960?
- Klinefelt, Veronica (D, 11), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB960?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0960
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