Michigan HB6227: Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; brownfield redevelopment financing act; amend to exempt museum authorities. Amends sec. 2 of 1996 PA 381 (MCL 125.2652). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6226'26, HB 6228'26

What the bill says

To amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2023 PA 90.

From the introduced text, July 29, 2026:

A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2023 PA 90. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 2. As used in this act: (a) "Authority" means a brownfield redevelopment authority created under this act. (b) "Baseline environmental assessment" means that term as defined in part 201 or 213. (c) "Blighted" means property that meets any of the following criteria as determined by the governing body: (i) Has been declared a public nuisance in accordance with a local housing, building, plumbing, fire, or other related code or ordinance. (ii) Is an attractive nuisance to children because of physical condition, use, or occupancy. (iii) Is a fire hazard or is otherwise dangerous to the safety of persons or property. (iv) Has had the utilities, plumbing, heating, or sewerage permanently disconnected, destroyed, removed, or rendered ineffective so that the property is unfit for its intended use. (v) Is previously developed or tax reverted property owned by a municipality or by this state. The sale, lease, or transfer of previously developed or tax reverted property by a municipality or this state after the property's inclusion in a brownfield plan does not result in the loss to the property of the status as blighted property for purposes of this …

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Sponsors

• Steckloff, Samantha (D, 19) · primary sponsor
• Mentzer, Denise (D, 61)

Latest actions

1. July 29, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 07/29/2026
2. July 29, 2026: referred to Committee on Government Operations
3. July 29, 2026: read a first time
4. July 29, 2026: introduced by Representative Rep. Samantha Steckloff

Common questions

What is HB6227?

HB6227 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; brownfield redevelopment financing act; amend to exempt museum authorities. Amends sec. 2 of 1996 PA 381 (MCL 125.2652). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6226'26, HB 6228'26.

What does HB6227 do?

In its own words: To amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2023 PA 90.

What is the status of HB6227?

In committee as of July 29, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 07/29/2026 (July 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HB6227?

Steckloff, Samantha (D, 19), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB6227?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6227