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SB 46

Water supply: systems; mobile home park water delivery systems; regulate. Amends secs. 2, 3 & 15 of 1976 PA 399 (MCL 325.1002, et seq.).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Bayer and 9 co-sponsors

Michigan SB 46 establishes regulatory standards for water systems in mobile home parks to protect resident access and service quality.

referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
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Bill Summary · SB 46

Legislative bill overview

SB 46 amends Michigan's Mobile Home Park Act to regulate water supply systems serving mobile home parks. The bill modifies existing statutory provisions governing how water is delivered and managed in these residential communities, establishing clearer regulatory frameworks for park operators and water service providers.

Why is this important

Mobile home residents often have limited alternatives for housing and may be vulnerable to inadequate utility service or exploitative pricing. Clear regulatory standards for water systems directly affect residents' access to safe, affordable water and establish accountability mechanisms for park operators who manage these critical infrastructure systems.

Potential points of contention

  • Operational burden vs. consumer protection: Stricter regulations may increase compliance costs for park operators, potentially passed to residents through higher fees, versus protecting residents from substandard systems
  • Scope of regulatory authority: Questions about whether state regulation should extend into private park operations versus allowing market competition and local oversight
  • Enforcement mechanisms: The bill's enforcement provisions and penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in this summary, creating uncertainty about practical implementation

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

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