Construction: permits; deadline to issue a certificate of acceptability for a premanufactured unit; provide. Amends sec. 19 of 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1519).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cam Cavitt and 8 co-sponsors

The bill adds a deadline for issuing a certificate of acceptability for premanufactured units, speeding up the permitting process.

referred to second reading

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Summary of HB 5716 (Session 2025-2026, Michigan)

Purpose and intent

The bill seeks to amend section 19 of 1972 Public Act 230 (MCL 125.1519) related to construction permits, specifically addressing the timeline for issuing a certificate of acceptability for a premanufactured unit.

The underlying aim is to establish or clarify a deadline within the permitting process for premanufactured construction units to obtain a certificate of acceptability, thereby potentially streamlining approval timelines for manufactured or modular buildings.

Key provisions and changes

Amends Sec. 19 of 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1519) to specify a deadline related to the issuance of a certificate of acceptability for a premanufactured unit.

The exact mechanism (e.g., firm deadline date, automatic approval if not issued by a certain date, or required action by authorities) is not detailed in the available summary. The core change centers on imposing or clarifying a time-bound requirement within the certificate of acceptability process.

The bill’s language would impact the procedural steps within the construction permitting framework for premanufactured units, potentially affecting how quickly such units can move from review to certification.

Who or what would be affected

Premanufactured units used in construction (e.g., modular or factory-built components) that require a certificate of acceptability under Michigan’s construction-permitting regime.

Local and/or state regulatory bodies responsible for issuing certificates of acceptability and processing construction permits, as the deadline would influence administrative workflows and timelines.

Builders, developers, architects, and contractors who rely on timely certification to proceed with construction projects involving premanufactured units.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Introduced and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform on March 12, 2026.

The bill has multiple co-sponsors, indicating bipartisan interest in modifying permitting timelines.

Specific dates, deadlines, or procedural steps beyond the general concept of a deadline are not provided in the available information. The practical effect will depend on the exact statutory language (e.g., 30 days, 60 days, a deemed-acceptance rule, or a sunset clause).

Additional context

The bill has a notable list of co-sponsors, suggesting collaborative legislative support.

The action history shows standard introductory steps: first reading, referral to Committee on Regulatory Reform, and electronic reproduction entry in March 2026.

If you’d like, I can incorporate the exact statutory language (once released) to provide a more precise bullet on the deadline mechanics and any exceptions, penalties, or transitional provisions that may accompany the amendment.