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

SB 792 — Economic development: obsolete property and rehabilitation; obsolete property rehabilitation act; modify. Amends secs. 2, 6, 7, 14, 16 & 17 of 2000 PA 146 (MCL 125.2782 et seq.).

Last action — referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced July 03, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    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).

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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In plain language

This bill modifies the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act to support economic development.

The bill updates sections of the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act to enhance efforts in economic development. These modifications aim to improve the process and incentives related to rehabilitating outdated properties.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may see improved neighborhoods as obsolete properties are rehabilitated.
  • Small Business: Your business may benefit from more opportunities in rehabilitated properties.

Summary

Economic development: obsolete property and rehabilitation; obsolete property rehabilitation act; modify. Amends secs. 2, 6, 7, 14, 16 & 17 of 2000 PA 146 (MCL 125.2782 et seq.).

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

13 added · 12 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 792 made a few important changes by adding 13 lines and removing 12. These adjustments likely refine the bill's language to clarify its intent or improve its implementation. Such changes can enhance the bill's effectiveness or address concerns raised during earlier discussions. Understanding these updates is essential as they can significantly impact how the legislation operates in practice.

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SB-792, As Passed Senate, July 2, 2026 SENATE BILL NO.
(a) "Commencement of the rehabilitation" means the date the first building or other trade permit is issued related to the ERE S05145'25_SB0792_INTR_1 heqf01 1 rehabilitated facility, unless sufficient documented proof can be provided to show that rehabilitation did not start until a later date.
(a) "Commencement of the rehabilitation" means the date the first building or other trade permit is issued related to the ERE S05145'25_SB792_APS_1 uixep4 1 rehabilitated facility, unless sufficient documented proof can be provided to show that rehabilitation did not start until a later date.
Commercial property also includes a building or group of contiguous buildings previously used for industrial purposes that will be ERE S05145'25_SB0792_INTR_1 heqf01 1 converted to the operation of a commercial business enterprise or a multiple-unit dwelling or a dwelling unit in a multiple-purpose structure, used for residential purposes.
Commercial property also includes a building or group of contiguous buildings previously used for industrial purposes that will be ERE S05145'25_SB792_APS_1 uixep4 1 converted to the operation of a commercial business enterprise or a multiple-unit dwelling or a dwelling unit in a multiple-purpose structure, used for residential purposes.
ERE S05145'25_SB0792_INTR_1 heqf01 1 (k) (j) "Obsolete property rehabilitation exemption certificate" or "certificate" means the certificate issued pursuant to under section 6.
ERE S05145'25_SB792_APS_1 uixep4 1 (k) (j) "Obsolete property rehabilitation exemption certificate" or "certificate" means the certificate issued pursuant to under section 6.
ERE S05145'25_SB0792_INTR_1 heqf01 1 (I) Contains or has within its borders an eligible distressed area as that term is defined in section 11(u)(ii) of the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1411.
ERE S05145'25_SB792_APS_1 uixep4 1 (I) Contains or has within its borders an eligible distressed area as that term is defined in section 11(u)(ii) of the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1411.
, new ERE S05145'25_SB0792_INTR_1 heqf01 1 (iii) New or improved fixed building equipment, including heating, ventilation, and lighting.
, new ERE S05145'25_SB792_APS_1 uixep4 1 (iii) New or improved fixed building equipment, including heating, ventilation, and lighting.
As used in this subdivision, subparagraph, "casino" means a casino or a parking lot, hotel, motel, or retail store owned or operated by a casino, an affiliate, or an affiliated company, regulated by this state ERE S05145'25_SB0792_INTR_1 heqf01 1 pursuant to under the Michigan gaming control and revenue act, the Initiated Law of Gaming Control and Revenue Act, 1996 IL 1, MCL 432.201 to 432.226.
As used in this subdivision, subparagraph, "casino" means a casino or a parking lot, hotel, motel, or retail store owned or operated by a casino, an affiliate, or an affiliated company, regulated by this state ERE S05145'25_SB792_APS_1 uixep4 1 pursuant to under the Michigan gaming control and revenue act, the Initiated Law of Gaming Control and Revenue Act, 1996 IL 1, MCL 432.201 to 432.226.
ERE S05145'25_SB0792_INTR_1 heqf01 1 (e) If the period of time authorized by the legislative body of the qualified local governmental unit pursuant to subdivision (d) is less than 12 years, the exemption certificate shall contain the factors, criteria, and objectives, as determined by the resolution of the qualified local governmental unit, necessary for extending the period of time, if any.
ERE S05145'25_SB792_APS_1 uixep4 1 (e) If the period of time authorized by the legislative body of the qualified local governmental unit pursuant to subdivision (d) is less than 12 years, the exemption certificate shall contain the factors, criteria, and objectives, as determined by the resolution of the qualified local governmental unit, necessary for extending the period of time, if any.
(6) If the commission receives an application under this act for an obsolete property rehabilitation exemption certificate and the application is made complete before the October 31 following the year in which the application is received by the commission, ERE S05145'25_SB0792_INTR_1 heqf01 1 the commission may issue for that property an obsolete property rehabilitation exemption certificate that has an effective date of December 31 of the year in which the application was received by the commission.
(6) If the commission receives an application under this act for an obsolete property rehabilitation exemption certificate and the application is made complete before the October 31 following the year in which the application is received by the commission, ERE S05145'25_SB792_APS_1 uixep4 1 the commission may issue for that property an obsolete property rehabilitation exemption certificate that has an effective date of December 31 of the year in which the application was received by the commission.
(9) (8) Beginning October 1, 2013, the commission shall do all ERE S05145'25_SB0792_INTR_1 heqf01 1 of the following for each obsolete property rehabilitation exemption certificate approved or disapproved by the commission under subsection (6) or (7) or (8):
(9) (8) Beginning October 1, 2013, the commission shall do all ERE S05145'25_SB792_APS_1 uixep4 1 of the following for each obsolete property rehabilitation exemption certificate approved or disapproved by the commission under subsection (6) or (7) or (8):
The certificate may be issued for a period of at least 1 year, but not ERE S05145'25_SB0792_INTR_1 heqf01 1 to exceed 12 years.
The certificate may be issued for a period of at least 1 year, but not ERE S05145'25_SB792_APS_1 uixep4 1 to exceed 12 years.
The report must include the current value of the property to which the exemption pertains, the value on which the obsolete property rehabilitation tax is based, a current ERE S05145'25_SB0792_INTR_1 heqf01 1 estimate of the number of jobs retained or created by the exemption, and a current estimate of the number of new residents occupying commercial housing property units covered by the exemption.
The report must include the current value of the property to which the exemption pertains, the value on which the obsolete property rehabilitation tax is based, a current ERE S05145'25_SB792_APS_1 uixep4 1 estimate of the number of jobs retained or created by the exemption, and a current estimate of the number of new residents occupying commercial housing property units covered by the exemption.
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Action History

  1. 7/3/2026 - referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 7 voted No

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 792 do?
Economic development: obsolete property and rehabilitation; obsolete property rehabilitation act; modify. Amends secs. 2, 6, 7, 14, 16 & 17 of 2000 PA 146 (MCL 125.2782 et seq.).
Who sponsors SB 792?
SB 792 is sponsored by Paul Wojno (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 792?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced July 03, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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