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HB5229 • 2026

Occupations: real estate; waiver of services in limited service agreement; modify. Amends sec. 2512d of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.2512d). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5227'25, HB 5228'25

Occupations: real estate; waiver of services in limited service agreement; modify. Amends sec. 2512d of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.2512d). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5227'25, HB 5228'25

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Sponsor
Tullio Liberati (District 2), Cameron Cavitt (District 106), Parker Fairbairn (District 107), 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 source material does not provide specific details about the changes or their impact, leaving many specifics unclear.

Real Estate Services; Changes to Limited Service Agreements

This bill modifies the rules regarding waiver of services in limited service agreements for real estate transactions.

What This Bill Does

  • Modifies the law on how real estate agents can end their services under limited service agreements.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Real estate agents
  • People buying or selling houses

Terms To Know

Limited Service Agreement
A contract between a real estate agent and a client that specifies only certain services will be provided.
Waiver of Services
When someone agrees not to use or receive specific services they are entitled to under their agreement.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill text does not provide details on how the changes will be enforced.
  • It is unclear what specific services can now be waived without violating the law.

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. 389

    read a third time

  4. 2026-04-15 HJ 27 Pg. 389

    passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #111 Yeas 105 Nays 1 Excused 0 Not Voting 4

  5. 2026-04-15 HJ 27 Pg. 389

    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. Tullio Liberati Jr.

  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; waiver of services in limited service agreement; modify. Amends sec. 2512d of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.2512d). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5227'25, HB 5228'25