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SB 985·MI·senate

Land use: zoning and growth management; regulating land development for residential use; temporarily restrict. Amends sec. 201 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3201).

In CommitteeFiled May 20, 2026
Sponsor: Jonathan Lindsey
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REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

May 20, 2026

Summary

The bill adds a new subsection to Michigan’s zoning enabling act that prevents any local unit of government from creating or enforcing zoning ordinances that regulate residential land development for a two‑year period starting on the amendment’s effective date. It impacts all municipalities and counties that normally use zoning to control housing development, pausing residential zoning rules temporarily.

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