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HB4240 • 2026

State agencies (existing): other; foreign influence of public bodies; prohibit. Creates new act.

State agencies (existing): other; foreign influence of public bodies; prohibit. Creates new act.

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Sponsor
Bill Schuette (District 95), Angela Rigas (District 79), David Martin (District 68), Jay DeBoyer (District 63), Matt Maddock (District 51), Tom Kunse (District 100), Gregory Alexander (District 98), Timothy Beson (District 96), Jennifer Wortz (District 35), Nancy Jenkins-Arno (District 34), Rachelle Smit (District 43), Joseph Fox (District 101), Luke Meerman (District 89), William Bruck (District 30)
Last action
2025-05-13
Official status
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide detailed information about the specific actions required by state and local government bodies, nor does it specify penalties for violations.

Preventing Foreign Influence in State Agencies

This law aims to prevent foreign influence over Michigan's state and local government agencies.

What This Bill Does

  • Creates a new act that prohibits foreign influence on Michigan's state and local government agencies.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Michigan’s state and local government agencies

Terms To Know

Foreign Influence
When a foreign country tries to control or affect the decisions of another country's government.
State Agencies
Government departments and offices that run programs and services for Michigan residents.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how agencies will create their own rules against foreign influence.
  • It is unclear what specific penalties there are for violating this new law.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-13 SJ 43 Pg. 439

    PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  2. 2025-05-13 SJ 43 Pg. 439

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  3. 2025-05-06 HJ 43 Pg. 479

    read a second time

  4. 2025-05-06 HJ 43 Pg. 479

    placed on third reading

  5. 2025-05-06 HJ 43 Pg. 490

    placed on immediate passage

  6. 2025-05-06 HJ 43 Pg. 490

    read a third time

  7. 2025-05-06 HJ 43 Pg. 490

    passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #86 Yeas 61 Nays 49 Excused 0 Not Voting 0

  8. 2025-05-06 HJ 43 Pg. 490

    transmitted

  9. 2025-04-17 HJ 36 Pg. 362

    reported with recommendation without amendment

  10. 2025-04-17 HJ 36 Pg. 362

    referred to second reading

  11. 2025-03-26 HJ 32 Pg. 322

    reported with recommendation for referral to Committee on Rules

  12. 2025-03-26 HJ 32 Pg. 322

    recommendation concurred in

  13. 2025-03-18 HJ 28 Pg. 253

    bill electronically reproduced 03/13/2025

  14. 2025-03-13 HJ 27 Pg. 248

    introduced by Representative Rep. Bill Schuette

  15. 2025-03-13 HJ 27 Pg. 248

    read a first time

  16. 2025-03-13 HJ 27 Pg. 248

    referred to Committee on Government Operations

Official Summary Text

State agencies (existing): other; foreign influence of public bodies; prohibit. Creates new act.