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

HB 5976 — State finance: other; fraud, waste, abuse, misappropriation, or misuse of state funds; allow certain individuals to submit reports of to the auditor general, and create procedures to provide for the recovery of. Amends title of 2003 PA 1 (MCL 13.101) & adds sec. 3.

Last action — bill electronically reproduced 05/14/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill allows certain journalists to report state fund misuse and establishes rewards for successful reports.

This bill enables individuals in the news industry to report instances of fraud or misuse of state funds to the auditor general. If these reports lead to the recovery of funds, reporters may receive a financial reward based on the success of the action.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you're a journalist, you can report state fund misuse and potentially receive a reward for your information.

Summary

State finance: other; fraud, waste, abuse, misappropriation, or misuse of state funds; allow certain individuals to submit reports of to the auditor general, and create procedures to provide for the recovery of. Amends title of 2003 PA 1 (MCL 13.101) & adds sec. 3.

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Action History

  1. bill electronically reproduced 05/14/2026

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5976 do?
State finance: other; fraud, waste, abuse, misappropriation, or misuse of state funds; allow certain individuals to submit reports of to the auditor general, and create procedures to provide for the recovery of. Amends title of 2003 PA 1 (MCL 13.101) & adds sec. 3.
Who sponsors HB 5976?
HB 5976 is sponsored by Joseph A. Aragona (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5976?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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