Summary — House Resolution 167 (Michigan): "Recovery Day" (2025)
Status: Adopted (filed and adopted September 3, 2025)
Type: House Resolution (non‑binding ceremonial resolution)
Purpose / Intent
HR 167 designates September 13, 2025 as "Recovery Day" in the state of Michigan. The resolution recognizes and supports individuals striving for lifelong recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs) and affirms the value of recovery community organizations (RCOs) across the state.
Key provisions
- Officially declares September 13, 2025 as Recovery Day in Michigan.
- States and highlights background findings included in the text:
- An estimated 638,000 Michigan residents experience substance use disorders.
- Approximately 127,600 people receive treatment (as stated in the resolution).
- Recovery — distinct from short-term treatment — provides long‑term assistance and resources to people with SUDs.
- Recovery community organizations provide ongoing support, improve likelihood of long‑term recovery, and often deliver services at a fraction of the cost of clinical treatment.
- September is National Recovery Month, which the resolution references.
- Expresses support and appreciation for recovery community organizations and individuals in recovery.
- Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Blue Water Recovery and Outreach Center.
Sponsors
The resolution was introduced and offered by a group of state representatives; the document lists Representative Joseph Pavlov (and multiple co-sponsors including Rheingans, Conlin, Woolford, Breen, Lightner, Martus, Thompson, Longjohn, Schriver, Alexander, Glanville, MacDonell, Paiz, Rogers, Schuette, Weiss, and Witwer).
Who is affected / Impact
- Primary impact is symbolic and awareness‑raising: individuals in recovery, recovery community organizations (e.g., recovery support groups and outreach centers), families, and the general public.
- The resolution is non‑binding and creates no new legal rights, obligations, or funding. It does not change state law or appropriations.
- It may help focus public attention, encourage community partnerships, and validate the role of RCOs and local programs.
Procedural / Timeline notes
- Filed, taken up, and adopted by the Michigan House on September 3, 2025 (rules suspended; placed on congratulatory & memorial calendar; adopted).
- As a House resolution, its effect is primarily declaratory; distribution was directed to Blue Water Recovery and Outreach Center.
Bottom line
HR 167 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Recovery Day (Sept. 13, 2025) and endorsing the contributions of recovery community organizations and people in recovery. It aims to raise awareness about substance use disorders and long‑term recovery supports in Michigan but does not impose policy or budgetary changes.
