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

SB 985 — Land use: zoning and growth management; regulating land development for residential use; temporarily restrict. Amends sec. 201 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3201).

Last action — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

  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 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill temporarily restricts local governments from regulating residential land development.

Senate Bill 985 amends existing zoning laws in Michigan to prevent local governments from adopting new regulations for residential land development for two years after its effective date. This aims to address land use and zoning management issues.

Summary

Land use: zoning and growth management; regulating land development for residential use; temporarily restrict. Amends sec. 201 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3201).

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 985 do?
Land use: zoning and growth management; regulating land development for residential use; temporarily restrict. Amends sec. 201 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3201).
Who sponsors SB 985?
SB 985 is sponsored by Jonathan Lindsey (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 985?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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