HB 5597

Construction: inspectors; third-party building inspections; allow. Amends secs. 12 & 13 of 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1512 & 125.1513) & adds sec. 12a.

In committee Last action March 3, 2026: bill electronically reproduced February 26, 2026

Official bill page and text: legislature.mi.gov

Sponsors 7

Prime sponsor: Luke Meerman
Cosponsors (6): Gina Johnsen, Jason Woolford, Jennifer Wortz, Joseph Aragona, Kristian Grant, Pat Outman

Status

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

Referred to: House Regulatory Reform (from the official referral record)

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 4

Date	Chamber	Action
March 3, 2026	House	bill electronically reproduced February 26, 2026
February 26, 2026	House	referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
February 26, 2026	House	read a first time
February 26, 2026	House	introduced by Representative Rep. Luke Meerman

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