Michigan HR373: A resolution to condemn socialism, the platform of the Democratic Socialists for America, and politicians who espouse socialist views, and to oppose the implementation of socialist policies in the state of Michigan and the United States.

What the bill says

A resolution to condemn socialism, the platform of the Democratic Socialists for America, and politicians who espouse socialist views, and to oppose the implementation of socialist policies in the state of Michigan and the United States.

From the enrolled text, September 23, 2026:

A resolution to condemn socialism, the platform of the Democratic Socialists for America, and politicians who espouse socialist views, and to oppose the implementation of socialist policies in the state of Michigan and the United States. Whereas, Socialist ideology calls for the consolidation of power within government, and in doing so gives more power to the state than the people, and Whereas, Socialism and communism perpetuate the inaccurate belief that the government can make better decisions than people can make for themselves, and Whereas, The United States and Michigan, as democratic republics, were founded on the principle that the power of the government is derived from the people, and the policies suggested by socialist organizations throughout the country go vehemently against the core principles of this state and nation; and Whereas, With the recent rise in political candidates self-proclaimed as Democratic Socialists, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and other activist organizations seek to grow their coalition to undermine the primary principles of this state and country; and Whereas, These socialist organizations gained traction with the election of candidates who espouse the DSA’s platform, such as Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City and Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed as Democrat Senate candidate for the state of Michigan; and Whereas, DSA backed candidates seek to take hold of the Democratic Party …

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Sponsors

• DeBoyer, Jay (R, 63) · primary sponsor
• Fox, Joseph (R, 101)
• Kelly, Tim (R, 93)
• Rigas, Angela (R, 79)

Latest actions

1. September 23, 2026: roll call Roll Call #380 Yeas 58 Nays 34 Excused 0 Not Voting 18
2. September 23, 2026: adopted
3. September 23, 2026: rule 71 suspended
4. September 23, 2026: introduced by Representative Rep. Jay DeBoyer

Votes

• Roll Call #380 (September 23, 2026): 58 yea, 34 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR373?

HR373 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): A resolution to condemn socialism, the platform of the Democratic Socialists for America, and politicians who espouse socialist views, and to oppose the implementation of socialist policies in the state of Michigan and the United States.

What does HR373 do?

In its own words: A resolution to condemn socialism, the platform of the Democratic Socialists for America, and politicians who espouse socialist views, and to oppose the implementation of socialist policies in the state of Michigan and the United States.

What is the status of HR373?

Passed both chambers as of September 23, 2026. Latest action: roll call Roll Call #380 Yeas 58 Nays 34 Excused 0 Not Voting 18 (September 23, 2026).

Who sponsored HR373?

DeBoyer, Jay (R, 63), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR373?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HR-0373