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HB 5288

Economic development: Michigan strategic fund; compliance with the Uyghur forced labor prevention act; provide for. Amends sec. 4 of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2004) & adds sec. 7c.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brian BeGole and 6 co-sponsors

Michigan's Strategic Fund would must comply with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act in its programs and procurement.

bill electronically reproduced 11/13/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 5288

Summary — HB 5288 (Michigan Strategic Fund Act amendments / UFLPA compliance)

Bill: HB 5288
Title: Economic development: Michigan strategic fund; compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; provide for. (Amends sec. 4 of 1984 PA 270 — MCL 125.2004 — and adds sec. 7c.)
Introduced: March 14, 2025; electronically reproduced November 13, 2025. Introduced by Rep. Bryan Posthumus; read first time and referred to the Committee on Economic Competitiveness (additional referrals noted in legislative history).

Purpose

The bill amends the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) Act by revising and expanding key statutory definitions in section 4 and by adding a new section 7c. The bill’s title indicates the addition is intended to require MSF actions to comply with the federal Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). The excerpt provided contains the definition changes but does not include the full text of the new section 7c.

Key provisions (from provided text)

  • Amends section 4 (definitions) of the Michigan Strategic Fund Act:

    • Expands and clarifies the definition of “economic development project,” explicitly listing (among others) agricultural/forestry production, port facilities, renewable-energy equipment/facilities, and theme/recreation parks.
    • Tightens exclusions: portions devoted to retail sales, housing, or programs under chapter 8A remain excluded in most contexts, with certain limited exceptions.
    • Adds or clarifies many port-related items in the definition of “port facilities” (piers, wharves, docks, marinas, warehouses, grain bins, cold storage, conveyors, terminals, bridges/tunnels, etc.).
    • Adds a definition for “Green chemistry” and lists the 12 principles that guide it.
    • Adds the term “FWC Qualified Settlement Fund” referencing the Flint Water Cases settlement fund.
    • Small editorial and structural changes to other definitions (e.g., “person,” “financial institution,” “municipality,” “project” — the project definition is truncated in the provided excerpt).

  • Adds section 7c (title indicates): requires MSF compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). Full text of sec. 7c was not provided in the excerpt.

Who would be affected

  • Michigan Strategic Fund and its Board, and agencies/actors that administer or receive MSF programs (e.g., MEDC, municipalities, economic development corporations).
  • Applicants and recipients of MSF financial assistance (grants, loans, loan guarantees, insurance) — including businesses operating ports, agricultural and renewable-energy projects, and related contractors and suppliers.
  • Supply chains and procurement practices for projects funded or supported by MSF — particularly suppliers with inputs from regions subject to UFLPA concerns (e.g., Xinjiang).

Likely impacts and considerations

  • If sec. 7c imposes UFLPA-based compliance requirements, recipients would likely face added due diligence, certification, or procurement restrictions to demonstrate goods and inputs are not produced with forced labor. This could increase administrative and compliance costs for applicants and MSF staff.
  • Aligns state-funded economic development transactions with federal forced-labor prohibitions, reducing legal and reputational risk for the state.
  • Clarified/expanded definitions may broaden the types of projects eligible for MSF support (e.g., explicit inclusion of port, agricultural, and renewable energy facilities) and provide new policy guidance (green chemistry).
  • Implementation details (what certifications, enforcement, penalties, or procedures are required) depend on the full text of new section 7c, which is not included in the provided excerpt.

Procedural status

  • Filed: March 14, 2025 (record shows additional procedural entries throughout 2025).
  • Electronically reproduced: November 13, 2025.
  • Introduced and read first time: November 13, 2025.
  • Referred to: Committee on Economic Competitiveness (and records also show referral to Appropriations and other committees in the legislative history).

Note: The bill excerpt provides detailed changes to definitions in section 4 but does not include the complete language of the added section 7c. The summary above reflects the explicit changes shown and the bill’s stated intent (UFLPA compliance) as indicated by its title.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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