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HB4009
HB4009: Allowing Local Governments to Establish Rent Control Policies
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:53 AM
In one sentence
This bill repeals a state law from 1988 that prevented local governments from creating rent control policies.
What it does
- Repeals the 1988 Public Act 226 (MCL 123.411).
- Allows local governments to establish affordable housing and rent control policies.
Who it affects
Not clearly identified in the stored source.
Limits and unknowns
- The official material does not specify which local governments will choose to create these policies.
- No effective date is listed in the provided source material.
- The bill's status remains active, meaning it has not yet become law.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Repeals
- To officially cancel or remove a law so it no longer works.
- Rent Control Policies
- Rules that limit how much money landlords can charge for rent.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Housing: affordable; rent control policies; allow local governments to establish. Repeals 1988 PA 226 (MCL 123.411).
Official activity
Bill history
- bill electronically reproduced 01/14/2025