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

HR 253 — A resolution to commemorate the observance of the holy month of Ramadan and Lent.

Last action — adopted

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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High 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 D).

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Summary

A resolution to commemorate the observance of the holy month of Ramadan and Lent.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

39 added · 37 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of HR 253 includes additional text that emphasizes the importance of both Ramadan and Lent in Michigan's diverse communities. It highlights their shared values and the unique opportunity for interfaith understanding represented by their overlap in 2026. These changes are significant because they promote unity and celebrate the collaboration between Muslim and Christian communities in the state, reinforcing a message of compassion and shared purpose.

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Farhat offered the following resolution:
Farhat, Breen, Fitzgerald, Koleszar, Myers-Phillips, Rheingans, Rogers, Wegela, Weiss, Witwer and Wooden offered the following resolution:
and Whereas, Lent is a Christian observance preceding Easter, during which many Christians engage in prayer, fasting, repentance, self-examination, and charitable works as a means of spiritual discipline and renewal;
and Whereas, Lent is a Christian observance preceding Easter, during which many Christians engage in prayer, fasting, repentance, Ramadan Lent 26H_HR253_AA_1 2t468a 1 self-examination, and charitable works as a means of spiritual discipline and renewal;
and Ramadan Lent 26H_HR0253_INTR_1 rsodwj 1 Whereas, Both Ramadan and Lent are rooted in enduring traditions of sacrifice and devotion, inviting adherents to turn away from excess, to care for the vulnerable, to seek forgiveness and reconciliation, and to grow in faith and moral purpose;
and Whereas, Both Ramadan and Lent are rooted in enduring traditions of sacrifice and devotion, inviting adherents to turn away from excess, to care for the vulnerable, to seek forgiveness and reconciliation, and to grow in faith and moral purpose;
and be it further Resolved, That we encourage interfaith dialogue and unity among all residents of Michigan during this sacred time, recognizing that the overlapping observance of Ramadan and Lent Ramadan Lent 26H_HR0253_INTR_1 rsodwj offers a meaningful opportunity to strengthen mutual understanding, shared service, and commitment to the common good.
and be it further Resolved, That we encourage interfaith dialogue and unity Ramadan Lent 26H_HR253_AA_1 2t468a among all residents of Michigan during this sacred time, recognizing that the overlapping observance of Ramadan and Lent offers a meaningful opportunity to strengthen mutual understanding, shared service, and commitment to the common good.
Ramadan Lent 26H_HR0253_INTR_1 rsodwj
Ramadan Lent 26H_HR253_AA_1 2t468a
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Action History

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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 253 do?
A resolution to commemorate the observance of the holy month of Ramadan and Lent.
Who sponsors HR 253?
HR 253 is sponsored by Alabas Farhat (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 253?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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