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Informing the Legislature that on July 13, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1894 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 243).. Currently in Senate.
Requires operators of AI companions in the State to issue certain disclosures to users. Requires operators to develop certain protocols to respond to user prompts regarding suicidal ideation or self-harm. Establishes protections for users and minor users of AI companions. Beginning 1/1/2028, requires operators to submit annual reports to the Behavioral Health Administration of the Department of Health containing certain information. Establishes that violations are to be considered unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (CD1)
Expands exemptions from school impact fee requirement for certain housing developments. Clarifies procedures and timing for land dedication or fee‑in‑lieu agreements for new residential developments. Repeals the sunset and reporting requirements under Act 268, SLH 2025. Restructures certain school impact fee accounts. Preserves existing educational contribution agreements. (CD1)
Establishes the Hanai Memory Network Program within the Executive Office on Aging to create a network of dementia care specialists and support systems to assist individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Until 12/31/2031, specifies that captive insurance companies that are not risk retention captive insurance companies are subject to examination no later than five years after licensure and any additional examination at the discretion of the Insurance Commissioner. On or after 1/1/2032, subjects captive insurance companies that are not risk retention captive insurance companies to examination at least once every five years. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to submit a report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2031. Effective 7/1/2026. (CD1)
Informing the Legislature that on July 13, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB3118 SD1 HD2 (ACT 239).. Currently in Senate.
Informing the Legislature that on July 14, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2031 SD2 HD1 CD1 (ACT 254).. Currently in Senate.
Informing the Legislature that on July 13, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1888 HD3 SD2 CD1 (ACT 234).. Currently in Senate.
Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules by 1/1/2028 governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Requires reports and public information sessions. (CD1)
Establishes a temporary, independent Public School Realignment and Closure Commission to develop and recommend a comprehensive package of school consolidations, realignments, and closures based on the federal Base Realignment and Closure model. Requires reports to the Legislature. Requires an expedited approval process for the recommended school consolidations, realignments, and closures. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Informing the Legislature that on July 15, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB3234 SD2 HD1 CD1 (ACT 262).. Currently in Senate.
Informing the Legislature that on July 15, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2021 HD2 SD2 CD1 (ACT 259).. Currently in Senate.