Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HR 186 — A resolution to declare October 16, 2025, as Community Dispute Resolution Day in the state of Michigan.

Last action — adopted

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced October 21, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

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Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

A resolution to declare October 16, 2025, as Community Dispute Resolution Day in the state of Michigan.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

36 added · 33 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of the bill HR 186 includes more specific language emphasizing the importance of community dispute resolution programs in promoting peace and resolving conflicts. It highlights that these programs not only strengthen local relationships but also alleviate the financial burden of litigation on individuals and the court system. This change is significant because it aims to increase public awareness and support for effective and constructive ways to handle disputes within communities.

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Bohnak offered the following resolution:
Bohnak, Breen, Morgan, Paiz, Rogers and Skaggs offered the following resolution:
and Whereas Conflict resolution is taught and practiced by individuals across Michigan and around the world in schools, community colleges, universities, law schools, and graduate programs, both as a method for resolving disputes and as a pathway to fostering a more peaceful society;
and Whereas Conflict resolution is taught and practiced by individuals across Michigan and around the world in schools, community colleges, universities, law schools, and graduate programs, both as a method for resolving disputes and as a pathway Community Dispute Resolution D 25H_HR186_AA_1 n3j9b6 1 to fostering a more peaceful society;
and Community Dispute Resolution D 25H_HR0186_INTR_1 qka64o 1 Whereas, Community-based programs serve an essential role in resolving neighborhood and community conflicts in a fair and equitable manner, thereby strengthening local relationships and reducing the burden of costly litigation on both the parties and the courts;
and Whereas, Community-based programs serve an essential role in resolving neighborhood and community conflicts in a fair and equitable manner, thereby strengthening local relationships and reducing the burden of costly litigation on both the parties and the courts;
We recognize Marquette Alger Resolution Service and the other fifteen mediation centers in the state for 32 years of providing mediation services to Michigan citizens.
We recognize Marquette Alger Resolution Service and the other fifteen mediation centers in the state for 32 years of providing mediation services to Michigan Community Dispute Resolution D 25H_HR186_AA_1 n3j9b6 citizens.
Community Dispute Resolution D 25H_HR0186_INTR_1 qka64o
Community Dispute Resolution D 25H_HR186_AA_1 n3j9b6
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Action History

  1. adopted

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 186 do?
A resolution to declare October 16, 2025, as Community Dispute Resolution Day in the state of Michigan.
Who sponsors HR 186?
HR 186 is sponsored by Karl Bohnak (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 186?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced October 21, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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