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HB5228 • 2026

Occupations: real estate; disclosure regarding real estate agency relationship; modify. Amends sec. 2517 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.2517). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5227'25, HB 5229'25

Occupations: real estate; disclosure regarding real estate agency relationship; modify. Amends sec. 2517 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.2517). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5227'25, HB 5229'25

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Sponsor
Mike Hoadley (District 99), Cameron Cavitt (District 106), Parker Fairbairn (District 107), Tullio Liberati (District 2), Joseph Pavlov (District 64)
Last action
2026-04-16
Official status
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not provide specific details on what changes are being made, only that it amends section 2517 regarding real estate agency relationship disclosure.

Real Estate Agent Disclosure Rules

This law changes how real estate agents must tell clients about their relationship and duties.

What This Bill Does

  • Changes the rules for when a real estate agent needs to explain their role to someone buying or selling a house.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Real estate agents
  • People buying or selling houses

Terms To Know

Disclosure
Information that must be shared by law to help people make informed decisions.
Agency relationship
The agreement between a real estate agent and their client about who the agent is working for in a home sale or purchase.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not specify exactly how much more information agents must give to clients.
  • It's unclear if this will change how people buy or sell houses, but it might help them understand their rights better.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-16 SJ 33 Pg. 324

    PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  2. 2026-04-16 SJ 33 Pg. 324

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS

  3. 2026-04-15 HJ 27 Pg. 388

    read a third time

  4. 2026-04-15 HJ 27 Pg. 388

    passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #110 Yeas 105 Nays 1 Excused 0 Not Voting 4

  5. 2026-04-15 HJ 27 Pg. 388

    transmitted

  6. 2026-04-14 HJ 26 Pg. 367

    read a second time

  7. 2026-04-14 HJ 26 Pg. 367

    placed on third reading

  8. 2026-03-19 HJ 25 Pg. 342

    reported with recommendation without amendment

  9. 2026-03-19 HJ 25 Pg. 342

    referred to second reading

  10. 2026-03-05 HJ 19 Pg. 244

    reported with recommendation for referral to Committee on Rules

  11. 2026-03-05 HJ 19 Pg. 244

    recommendation concurred in

  12. 2025-11-12 HJ 109 Pg. 1811

    bill electronically reproduced 11/06/2025

  13. 2025-11-06 HJ 108 Pg. 1793

    introduced by Representative Rep. Mike Hoadley

  14. 2025-11-06 HJ 108 Pg. 1793

    read a first time

  15. 2025-11-06 HJ 108 Pg. 1793

    referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform

Official Summary Text

Occupations: real estate; disclosure regarding real estate agency relationship; modify. Amends sec. 2517 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.2517). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5227'25, HB 5229'25