Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HB 4239 — Higher education: other; foreign influence of state institutions of higher education; prohibit. Creates new act.

Last action — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 13, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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 House

    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 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Higher education: other; foreign influence of state institutions of higher education; prohibit. Creates new act.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 7 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 4239 includes additional language that clarifies certain provisions, expanding on details that were previously vague. In addition, some existing lines have been removed to streamline the bill and enhance readability. These changes are important because they aim to make the bill more understandable for both lawmakers and the public, potentially leading to better implementation and compliance.

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SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
HB-4239, As Passed House, May 6, 2025 SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
JHM H01658'25 (H-1) i4ho3p 1 Sec.
JHM H01658'25 (H-1)_HB4239_APH_1 xvm2oj 1 Sec.
JHM H01658'25 (H-1) i4ho3p 1 (i) A foreign government or an agency of a foreign government.
JHM H01658'25 (H-1)_HB4239_APH_1 xvm2oj 1 (i) A foreign government or an agency of a foreign government.
(c) Promotes an agenda that is detrimental to the safety and security of the United States or its residents as determined by a majority vote of the governing board of the state institution of JHM H01658'25 (H-1) i4ho3p 1 higher education.
(c) Promotes an agenda that is detrimental to the safety and security of the United States or its residents as determined by a majority vote of the governing board of the state institution of JHM H01658'25 (H-1)_HB4239_APH_1 xvm2oj 1 higher education.
(ii) The foreign source, if the foreign source is an individual, or an agent of the government, agency, or entity, if JHM H01658'25 (H-1) i4ho3p 1 the foreign source is not an individual.
(ii) The foreign source, if the foreign source is an individual, or an agent of the government, agency, or entity, if JHM H01658'25 (H-1)_HB4239_APH_1 xvm2oj 1 the foreign source is not an individual.
(f) If the foreign source described in subdivision (e) is not a government, the country of citizenship, if known, and the country JHM H01658'25 (H-1) i4ho3p 1 of principal residence or domicile of the foreign source.
(f) If the foreign source described in subdivision (e) is not a government, the country of citizenship, if known, and the country JHM H01658'25 (H-1)_HB4239_APH_1 xvm2oj 1 of principal residence or domicile of the foreign source.
(2) If the civil action described under subsection (1) relates to a state institution of higher education or an affiliate organization knowingly, willfully, or negligently failing to disclose a gift under section 13, the state institution of higher education or affiliate organization may be ordered to pay a civil JHM H01658'25 (H-1) i4ho3p fine in an amount equal to 105% of the value of the undisclosed gift, payable only from nonpublic funds.
(2) If the civil action described under subsection (1) relates to a state institution of higher education or an affiliate organization knowingly, willfully, or negligently failing to disclose a gift under section 13, the state institution of higher education or affiliate organization may be ordered to pay a civil JHM H01658'25 (H-1)_HB4239_APH_1 xvm2oj fine in an amount equal to 105% of the value of the undisclosed gift, payable only from nonpublic funds.
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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 · 48 voted No

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; given immediate effect

Passed 61 Yea · 49 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 34700
Republican 57000
Unaffiliated 1200
Total 614900
% of votes cast 55%45%0%0%
How each member voted (110)
Member Party Vote
Whitsett — Yea
Myers-Phillips — Nay
O’Neal — Nay
Alabas Farhat Democrat Nay
Angela Witwer Democrat Nay
Betsy Coffia Democrat Nay
Brenda Carter Democrat Nay
Carol Glanville Democrat Nay
Carrie Rheingans Democrat Nay
Chedrick Greene Democrat Yea
Cynthia Neeley Democrat Nay
Denise Mentzer Democrat Nay
Donavan McKinney Democrat Nay
Dylan Wegela Democrat Nay
Emily Dievendorf Democrat Nay
Erin Byrnes Democrat Nay
Helena Scott Democrat Nay
Jason M Hoskins Democrat Nay
Jason Morgan Democrat Nay
Jasper Martus Democrat Nay
Jennifer Conlin Democrat Nay
Jimmie Wilson Jr Democrat Nay
Joey Andrews Democrat Nay
John Fitzgerald Democrat Nay
Joseph Tate Democrat Nay
Julie Brixie Democrat Nay
Julie M. Rogers Democrat Nay
Kara Hope Democrat Nay
Kelly A Breen Democrat Yea
Kimberly Edwards Democrat Nay
Kristian Grant Democrat Nay
Laurie Pohutsky Democrat Nay
Mai Xiong Democrat Nay
Matt Koleszar Democrat Nay
Matt Longjohn Democrat Nay
Mike McFall Democrat Nay
Morgan Foreman Democrat Nay
Natalie Price Democrat Nay
Noah Arbit Democrat Yea
Penelope Tsernoglou Democrat Nay
Peter Herzberg Democrat Nay
Phil Skaggs Democrat Nay
Ranjeev Puri Democrat Nay
Reggie Miller Democrat Nay
Regina Weiss Democrat Nay
Samantha Steckloff Democrat Nay
Sharon MacDonell Democrat Nay
Stephanie A Young Democrat Nay
Stephen Wooden Democrat Nay
Tullio Liberati Jr. Democrat Nay
Tyrone Carter Democrat Nay
Veronica Paiz Democrat Nay
Will Snyder Democrat Nay
Alicia St. Germaine Republican Yea
Angela Rigas Republican Yea
Ann M. Bollin Republican Yea
Bill Schuette Republican Yea
Brad Paquette Republican Yea
Bradley Slagh Republican Yea
Brian BeGole Republican Yea
Bryan Posthumus Republican Yea
Cameron Cavitt Republican Yea
Curtis S VanderWall Republican Yea
David Prestin Republican Yea
David W. Martin Republican Yea
Donni Steele Republican Yea
Douglas C Wozniak Republican Yea
Gina Johnsen Republican Yea
Greg VanWoerkom Republican Yea
Gregory Alexander Republican Yea
Gregory Markkanen Republican Yea
James DeSana Republican Yea
Jamie Thompson Republican Yea
Jason Woolford Republican Yea
Jay DeBoyer Republican Yea
Jennifer Wortz Republican Yea
Jerry Neyer Republican Yea
John R. Roth Republican Yea
Joseph A. Aragona Republican Yea
Joseph Fox Republican Yea
Joseph Pavlov Republican Yea
Josh Schriver Republican Yea
Karl Bohnak Republican Yea
Kathy Schmaltz Republican Yea
Ken Borton Republican Yea
Luke Meerman Republican Yea
Mark A Tisdel Republican Yea
Matt Hall Republican Yea
Matt Maddock Republican Yea
Matthew Bierlein Republican Yea
Mike Harris Republican Yea
Mike Hoadley Republican Yea
Mike Mueller Republican Yea
Nancy DeBoer Republican Yea
Nancy Jenkins-Arno Republican Yea
Parker Fairbairn Republican Yea
Pauline Wendzel Republican Yea
Phil Green Republican Yea
Rachelle Smit Republican Yea
Rick Outman Republican Yea
Ron Robinson Republican Yea
Rylee Linting Republican Yea
Sarah Lightner Republican Yea
Steve Carra Republican Yea
Steve Frisbie Republican Yea
Thomas Kuhn Republican Yea
Tim Kelly Republican Yea
Timothy Beson Republican Yea
Tom Kunse Republican Yea
William Bruck Republican Yea

Official roll call →

passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #82 Yeas 61 Nays 49 Excused 0 Not Voting 0

Passed 61 Yea · 49 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 58000
Democrat 24800
Unaffiliated 1100
Total 614900
% of votes cast 55%45%0%0%
How each member voted (110)
Member Party Vote
Whitsett — Yea
Myers-Phillips — Nay
Alabas Farhat Democrat Nay
Amos O'Neal Democrat Nay
Angela Witwer Democrat Nay
Betsy Coffia Democrat Nay
Brenda Carter Democrat Nay
Carol Glanville Democrat Nay
Carrie Rheingans Democrat Nay
Cynthia Neeley Democrat Nay
Denise Mentzer Democrat Nay
Donavan McKinney Democrat Nay
Dylan Wegela Democrat Nay
Emily Dievendorf Democrat Nay
Erin Byrnes Democrat Nay
Helena Scott Democrat Nay
Jason M Hoskins Democrat Nay
Jason Morgan Democrat Nay
Jasper Martus Democrat Nay
Jennifer Conlin Democrat Nay
Jimmie Wilson Jr Democrat Nay
Joey Andrews Democrat Nay
John Fitzgerald Democrat Nay
Joseph Tate Democrat Nay
Julie Brixie Democrat Nay
Julie M. Rogers Democrat Nay
Kara Hope Democrat Nay
Kelly A Breen Democrat Yea
Kimberly Edwards Democrat Nay
Kristian Grant Democrat Nay
Laurie Pohutsky Democrat Nay
Mai Xiong Democrat Nay
Matt Koleszar Democrat Nay
Matt Longjohn Democrat Nay
Mike McFall Democrat Nay
Morgan Foreman Democrat Nay
Natalie Price Democrat Nay
Noah Arbit Democrat Yea
Penelope Tsernoglou Democrat Nay
Peter Herzberg Democrat Nay
Phil Skaggs Democrat Nay
Ranjeev Puri Democrat Nay
Reggie Miller Democrat Nay
Regina Weiss Democrat Nay
Samantha Steckloff Democrat Nay
Sharon MacDonell Democrat Nay
Stephanie A Young Democrat Nay
Stephen Wooden Democrat Nay
Tullio Liberati Jr. Democrat Nay
Tyrone Carter Democrat Nay
Veronica Paiz Democrat Nay
Will Snyder Democrat Nay
Alicia St. Germaine Republican Yea
Angela Rigas Republican Yea
Ann M. Bollin Republican Yea
Bill Schuette Republican Yea
Brad Paquette Republican Yea
Bradley Slagh Republican Yea
Brian BeGole Republican Yea
Bryan Posthumus Republican Yea
Cameron Cavitt Republican Yea
Curtis S VanderWall Republican Yea
David Prestin Republican Yea
David W. Martin Republican Yea
Donni Steele Republican Yea
Douglas C Wozniak Republican Yea
Gina Johnsen Republican Yea
Greg VanWoerkom Republican Yea
Gregory Alexander Republican Yea
Gregory Markkanen Republican Yea
Jaime Greene Republican Yea
James DeSana Republican Yea
Jamie Thompson Republican Yea
Jason Woolford Republican Yea
Jay DeBoyer Republican Yea
Jennifer Wortz Republican Yea
Jerry Neyer Republican Yea
John R. Roth Republican Yea
Joseph A. Aragona Republican Yea
Joseph Fox Republican Yea
Joseph Pavlov Republican Yea
Josh Schriver Republican Yea
Karl Bohnak Republican Yea
Kathy Schmaltz Republican Yea
Ken Borton Republican Yea
Luke Meerman Republican Yea
Mark A Tisdel Republican Yea
Matt Hall Republican Yea
Matt Maddock Republican Yea
Matthew Bierlein Republican Yea
Mike Harris Republican Yea
Mike Hoadley Republican Yea
Mike Mueller Republican Yea
Nancy DeBoer Republican Yea
Nancy Jenkins-Arno Republican Yea
Parker Fairbairn Republican Yea
Pauline Wendzel Republican Yea
Phil Green Republican Yea
Rachelle Smit Republican Yea
Rick Outman Republican Yea
Ron Robinson Republican Yea
Rylee Linting Republican Yea
Sarah Lightner Republican Yea
Steve Carra Republican Yea
Steve Frisbie Republican Yea
Thomas Kuhn Republican Yea
Tim Kelly Republican Yea
Timothy Beson Republican Yea
Tom Kunse Republican Yea
William Bruck Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4239 do?
Higher education: other; foreign influence of state institutions of higher education; prohibit. Creates new act.
Who sponsors HB 4239?
HB 4239 is sponsored by William Bruck (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4239?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 13, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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