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

SB 839 — Property: recording; recording requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1937 PA 103 (MCL 565.201).

Last action — referred to Committee on Government Operations

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 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

Advancing 48% · 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).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

The bill modifies recording requirements for property transactions.

This legislation amends existing rules about how property transactions are recorded. It aims to update the legal framework for recording property information.

Summary

Property: recording; recording requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1937 PA 103 (MCL 565.201).

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest update to Bill SB 839, six new lines have been added to clarify certain provisions, while five lines from the previous version have been removed. These changes are likely aimed at improving the clarity and effectiveness of the bill's language. This matters because clearer legislation can lead to better implementation and easier understanding for those affected by the law.

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SENATE BILL NO.
SB-839, As Passed Senate, June 3, 2026 SENATE BILL NO.
(a) The name of each person purporting to execute the instrument is legibly printed, typewritten, or stamped beneath the THS S05993'26_SB0839_INTR_1 uctwq0 1 original signature or mark of the person, and the signature or mark is in black or dark blue ink.
(a) The name of each person purporting to execute the instrument is legibly printed, typewritten, or stamped beneath the THS S05993'26_SB839_APS_1 52yis8 1 original signature or mark of the person, and the signature or mark is in black or dark blue ink.
(ii) Subject to subsection (3), displays on the first line of THS S05993'26_SB0839_INTR_1 uctwq0 1 print on the first page of the instrument a single statement identifying the recordable event that the instrument evidences.
(ii) Subject to subsection (3), displays on the first line of THS S05993'26_SB839_APS_1 52yis8 1 print on the first page of the instrument a single statement identifying the recordable event that the instrument evidences.
(3) A register of deeds shall not record an instrument THS S05993'26_SB0839_INTR_1 uctwq0 1 executed after April 1, 1997, other than an instrument described in subsection (2), if the statement required under subsection (1)(f)(ii) purports to evidence more than 1 recordable event.
(3) A register of deeds shall not record an instrument THS S05993'26_SB839_APS_1 52yis8 1 executed after April 1, 1997, other than an instrument described in subsection (2), if the statement required under subsection (1)(f)(ii) purports to evidence more than 1 recordable event.
THS S05993'26_SB0839_INTR_1 uctwq0 (7) Notwithstanding any other provision of the law to the contrary and unless otherwise expressly provided, if an instrument is authorized, required by law, or court ordered to be recorded, the instrument must be recorded in the office of the county register of deeds of the county in which the property, or any part of the property, affected by the instrument is located.
THS S05993'26_SB839_APS_1 52yis8 (7) Notwithstanding any other provision of the law to the contrary and unless otherwise expressly provided, if an instrument is authorized, required by law, or court ordered to be recorded, the instrument must be recorded in the office of the county register of deeds of the county in which the property, or any part of the property, affected by the instrument is located.
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Action History

  1. referred to Committee on Government Operations

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 ROLL CALL # 109 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 17001
Democrat 19001
Total 36002
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Chedrick Greene Democrat 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 Not Voting
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Not Voting
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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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 839 do?
Property: recording; recording requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1937 PA 103 (MCL 565.201).
Who sponsors SB 839?
SB 839 is sponsored by Veronica Klinefelt (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 839?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 03, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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