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

SB 981 — Sales tax: exemptions; offset of the trade in value of personal electronics; provide for. Amends sec. 1 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.51).

Last action — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

  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 May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

The bill proposes exemptions for sales tax offsetting trade-in values of personal electronics.

This legislation aims to amend the sales tax law to allow for trade-in values of personal electronics to be exempt from sales tax. This change would affect how sales tax is calculated when purchasing new personal electronics with a trade-in.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means consumers trading in personal electronics may benefit from a reduced sales tax liability when purchasing new devices.

Summary

Sales tax: exemptions; offset of the trade in value of personal electronics; provide for. Amends sec. 1 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.51).

Bill Text

Action History

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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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 981 do?
Sales tax: exemptions; offset of the trade in value of personal electronics; provide for. Amends sec. 1 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.51).
Who sponsors SB 981?
SB 981 is sponsored by Kevin Hertel (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 981?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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