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MI HB5263
MI HB5263Veterans: ombudsman; forwarding reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in a veterans’ facility to the Michigan veterans’ facility ombudsman; require for the department of military and veterans affairs and employees of a veterans’ facility, and authorize the Michigan veterans’ facility ombudsman to independently investigate reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in a veterans’ facility. Amends sec. 4 of 2016 PA 198 (MCL 4.774). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5267'25, HB 5268'25, HB 5269'25
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Introduced
11/12/2025
11/12/2025
In Committee
11/12/2025
11/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 2016 PA 198, entitled"An act to create the office of the Michigan veterans' facility ombudsman; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the ombudsman, the legislative council, and the department of military and veterans affairs,"by amending section 4 (MCL 4.774).
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Michigan law to expand the powers of the Michigan Veterans' Facility Ombudsman, allowing the ombudsman to independently and immediately investigate reports of abuse in veterans' facilities. The bill requires the department of military and veterans affairs and facility employees to forward any abuse reports to the ombudsman. The ombudsman can now initiate investigations on their own or upon receiving a complaint about administrative actions, medical treatment, or facility conditions that potentially violate laws or policies. The ombudsman is authorized to interview employees of the department, private contractors operating veterans' facilities, and individuals with direct knowledge of reported events. The bill also mandates that the ombudsman establish procedures for receiving, processing, and investigating complaints and reports of abuse, subject to council approval. Importantly, the bill's enactment is contingent upon the simultaneous passage of four related House Bills (HB 5267, 5268, 5269, and another unspecified bill), ensuring a comprehensive approach to veterans' facility oversight.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (31)
Sharon MacDonell (D)*,
Joey Andrews (D),
Kelly Breen (D),
Julie Brixie (D),
Erin Byrnes (D),
Brenda Carter (D),
Tyrone Carter (D),
Emily Dievendorf (D),
Carol Glanville (D),
Matt Koleszar (D),
Tullio Liberati (D),
Matt Longjohn (D),
Mike McFall (D),
Donavan McKinney (D),
Denise Mentzer (D),
Reggie Miller (D),
Jason Morgan (D),
Cynthia Neeley (D),
Amos O'Neal (D),
Veronica Paiz (D),
Natalie Price (D),
Julie Rogers (D),
Helena Scott (D),
Samantha Steckloff (D),
Joseph Tate (D),
Penelope Tsernoglou (D),
Regina Weiss (D),
Angela Witwer (D),
Stephen Wooden (D),
Mai Xiong (D),
Stephanie Young (D),
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/12/2025 (on 11/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5263 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-5263.htm |
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