Bill > HB4559

This bill, known as the "Promotion of Governmental Services Act," establishes regulations for how state agencies and local governments (defined as counties, cities, villages, or townships) can describe services they provide to residents. Specifically, the bill prohibits using the word "free" when promoting services that are offered at no direct cost to residents, requiring instead that such services be described as "taxpayer funded." The bill defines "taxpayer funded" as services financed by federal, state, or local money collected through taxes, fines, or fees. The goal appears to be increasing transparency by emphasizing that government services are ultimately paid for by taxpayers, rather than being truly "free." The legislation applies to any state agency or local government providing services without a direct charge to residents, mandating that they modify their promotional language to reflect the source of funding.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4559