HB 5496

Taxation: excise taxes; excise tax on the purchase of wireless communications devices; require for purchases of devices primarily for the use of individuals under 18 years of age. Creates new act.

In committee Last action March 3, 2026: Rep. Nancy DeBoer removed as cosponsor February 26, 2026

Official bill page and text: legislature.mi.gov

Sponsors 3

Prime sponsor: Mark Tisdel
Cosponsors (2): Thomas Kuhn, Tim Kelly

Status

In committee as of March 3, 2026. The 103rd Legislature serves until the 104th convenes on January 13, 2027.

Referred to: House Finance (from the official referral record)

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 5

Date	Chamber	Action
March 3, 2026	House	Rep. Nancy DeBoer removed as cosponsor February 26, 2026
February 3, 2026	House	bill electronically reproduced January 29, 2026
January 29, 2026	House	referred to Committee on Finance
January 29, 2026	House	read a first time
January 29, 2026	House	introduced by Representative Rep. Mark Tisdel

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