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HB 4993

Housing: landlord and tenants; notice requirements for early lease termination for certain victims of violence; expand. Amends sec. 1b of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601b).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jennifer Conlin and 16 co-sponsors

HB 4993 allows victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking to terminate residential leases early without penalty, expanding protections and housing stability.

bill electronically reproduced 09/18/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4993

Summary of HB 4993: Early Lease Termination for Victims of Violence

Bill Overview

HB 4993 seeks to expand the legal protections and rights for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking by allowing them to terminate their residential lease agreements early without penalty. The bill amends Section 1b of the 1972 Michigan law on landlord-tenant relationships (PA 348, MCL 554.601b).

Key Provisions

The main changes this bill would make include:

  1. Expanding Early Lease Termination: The bill would allow victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking to terminate their lease early without penalty, provided they give 30 days' written notice and documentation of the crime.

  2. Covered Crimes: The bill would expand the types of crimes that qualify for early lease termination to include not just domestic violence, but also sexual assault and stalking.

  3. Confidentiality Requirements: The bill would require landlords to keep all information about a tenant's status as a victim strictly confidential, with limited exceptions.

  4. No Retaliation Allowed: Landlords would be prohibited from taking any retaliatory action, such as refusing to renew a lease, against tenants who exercise their rights under this law.

Impacts

This legislation is intended to provide greater protections and stability for victims of violence and abuse, allowing them to more easily escape dangerous living situations without facing additional financial burdens or housing instability.

It would directly impact residential tenants who are victims of the covered crimes, as well as the landlords who manage properties where such tenants reside. The bill aims to remove barriers that may prevent victims from leaving abusive environments.

Timeline

HB 4993 was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives on March 13, 2025 and has been electronically reproduced as of September 18, 2025. It has not yet been scheduled for a committee hearing or floor vote.

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

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