HB 5659

Probate: powers of attorney; use of 2-way real-time audiovisual technology to execute a power of attorney; allow. Amends secs. 102 & 105 of 2023 PA 187 (MCL 556.202 & 556.205).

In committee Last action March 4, 2026: bill electronically reproduced March 3, 2026

Official bill page and text: legislature.mi.gov

Sponsors 1

Prime sponsor: Sarah Lightner

Status

In committee as of March 4, 2026. The 103rd Legislature serves until the 104th convenes on January 13, 2027.

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

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 4

Date	Chamber	Action
March 4, 2026	House	bill electronically reproduced March 3, 2026
March 3, 2026	House	referred to Committee on Judiciary
March 3, 2026	House	read a first time
March 3, 2026	House	introduced by Representative Rep. Sarah Lightner

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