Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 215 — Veterans: benefits; Michigan consumer protection act; amend to enhance protections for individuals applying for veterans benefits. Amends sec. 3k of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903k).

Last action — 6/3/2025 - referred to Committee on Appropriations

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    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).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Veterans: benefits; Michigan consumer protection act; amend to enhance protections for individuals applying for veterans benefits. Amends sec. 3k of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903k).

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

7 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 215 includes the addition of seven lines of text that enhance its provisions, while six lines of earlier text have been removed. These changes likely reflect improvements or updates to the language of the bill, which could clarify its intent or strengthen its effectiveness. This matters because clearer and more precise legislation can lead to better implementation and outcomes for those affected by the bill.

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SENATE BILL NO.
SB-215, As Passed Senate, June 3, 2025 SENATE BILL NO.
(i) Employed by a government agency that is authorized to JJR S00717'25_SB0215_INTR_1 q5a1j7 1 provide the veterans' benefit service.
(i) Employed by a government agency that is authorized to JJR S00717'25_SB215_APS_1 ie01ty 1 provide the veterans' benefit service.
(C) Receive no compensation for any services rendered in connection with any claim filed within the 1-year presumptive JJR S00717'25_SB0215_INTR_1 q5a1j7 1 period of active-duty release, unless the veteran acknowledges by signing a waiver that the veteran is within this period and is choosing to deny free services that are available to that veteran.
(C) Receive no compensation for any services rendered in connection with any claim filed within the 1-year presumptive JJR S00717'25_SB215_APS_1 ie01ty 1 period of active-duty release, unless the veteran acknowledges by signing a waiver that the veteran is within this period and is choosing to deny free services that are available to that veteran.
(c) Using financial or other personal information gathered for insurance or other purposes in providing or offering to provide a JJR S00717'25_SB0215_INTR_1 q5a1j7 1 veterans' benefit service, unless the requirements of this section are met.
(c) Using financial or other personal information gathered for insurance or other purposes in providing or offering to provide a JJR S00717'25_SB215_APS_1 ie01ty 1 veterans' benefit service, unless the requirements of this section are met.
(a) The disclosure must be in the same type size and font as the term "veteran" or any variation of that term as used in the JJR S00717'25_SB0215_INTR_1 q5a1j7 1 event advertisement or promotional materials.
(a) The disclosure must be in the same type size and font as the term "veteran" or any variation of that term as used in the JJR S00717'25_SB215_APS_1 ie01ty 1 event advertisement or promotional materials.
JJR S00717'25_SB0215_INTR_1 q5a1j7 1 (c) (b) "Recognized veterans' services organization" means a veterans' services organization that is recognized under the federal laws and regulations applicable to the administration of veterans' benefits.
JJR S00717'25_SB215_APS_1 ie01ty 1 (c) (b) "Recognized veterans' services organization" means a veterans' services organization that is recognized under the federal laws and regulations applicable to the administration of veterans' benefits.
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Action History

  1. 6/3/2025 - referred to Committee on Appropriations

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSED

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 17000
Democrat 19000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 37000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Outman — Yea
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Yea
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Yea
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Yea
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Yea
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Yea
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea
Thomas Albert Republican Yea

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PASSED ROLL CALL # 157 YEAS 37 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 0 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 18000
Democrat 19000
Total 37000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Yea
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Yea
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Yea
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Yea
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Yea
Rick Outman Republican Yea
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea
Thomas Albert Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 215 do?
Veterans: benefits; Michigan consumer protection act; amend to enhance protections for individuals applying for veterans benefits. Amends sec. 3k of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903k).
Who sponsors SB 215?
SB 215 is sponsored by Sylvia Santana (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 215?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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