Michigan Senate Bill SB0934

Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/29/26
• Refer: 4/29/26
• Report Pass: 5/13/26
• Refer: 5/13/26
• Report Pass: 5/14/26
• Engrossed: 5/19/26
• Refer: 5/19/26

Caption

Mobile homes: other; mobile home commission act; revise. Amends title & secs. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 16 & 30a of 1987 PA 96 (MCL 125.2302 et seq.) & adds secs. 16b, 16c & 16d. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0935'26, SB 0937'26

Impact

The proposed modifications will introduce significant changes in how mobile home parks are governed, with an emphasis on local government involvement, licensing standards, and safety inspections. Local governments will receive more authority to enact safety inspection ordinances for mobile homes rented to tenants, which may promote higher safety standards. Financial assistance mechanisms, such as a hardship fund, are included in the legislation to aid residents facing eviction or utility service termination due to temporary financial hardships. This could positively impact the stability of housing for many low-income families.

Summary

Senate Bill 934, also known as the Mobile Home Commission Act, aims to amend and enhance regulations related to mobile home parks and manufactured housing in Michigan. The bill establishes a mobile home commission, prescribing its powers to regulate mobile home parks and offering a framework for licensing and managing mobile home operations. It seeks to address issues related to the construction, operation, and inspection of mobile home parks, ensuring compliance with safety and health standards to better protect residents and tenants.

Contention

There may be notable contention surrounding local government regulations versus the state’s authority to govern mobile home parks. Proponents argue that enhanced regulations will protect tenants and improve living conditions, while opponents may see this as an infringement on local governance. The introduction of penalties for non-compliance could also lead to discussions regarding the enforcement of these regulations and the financial burdens it might impose on park owners. Additionally, the criteria for licensure may face scrutiny, particularly regarding the capacity of potential park owners to meet new financial and operational standards.