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HB 4620

Taxation: other; certain references in the real estate transfer tax act; make gender neutral. Amends sec. 5 of 1966 PA 134 (MCL 207.505). TIE BAR WITH: HJR F'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 25 co-sponsors

Michigan bill makes Real Estate Transfer Tax Act language gender-neutral by replacing gendered pronouns and references with inclusive terminology in statutory text.

bill electronically reproduced 06/10/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4620

Legislative bill overview

HB 4620 amends Michigan's Real Estate Transfer Tax Act (MCL 207.505) to replace gendered language with gender-neutral terminology. The bill is tied to House Joint Resolution F'25, suggesting it may be part of a broader legislative package addressing language modernization in state code.

Why is this important

This reflects an ongoing effort across state legislatures to update statutory language for inclusivity and clarity. While the practical tax implications are minimal, such changes signal evolving standards for how government documents address all citizens and can affect how regulations are interpreted by tax administrators and courts.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope clarification needed: The bill's specific language changes aren't detailed in available materials, making it unclear whether this is purely pronoun replacement or involves substantive definition changes
  • Tie-bar dependency: The connection to HJR F'25 creates legislative interdependency; the bill's fate depends on companion resolution passage, potentially complicating the legislative process
  • Interpretation questions: Any statutory language change could theoretically affect tax liability determinations, though proponents would argue gender-neutral language clarifies rather than changes intent

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

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