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Civil rights: speech and assembly; student free press act for public high schools and public community colleges and universities; create. Creates new act.

Introduced: it can still change before the session ends.

MI HB 4849 · House Bill · 2025-2026

Stage: Introduced
Started in: House
Sponsor: 1
Latest action: Sep 11, 2025

Where it stands

Introduced (Current step)
Introduced · Sep 11, 2025
Committee (Not started)
Floor (Not started)
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What moved

Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

Matt MaddockLead sponsor

Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in Michigan.

Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.

Work with this bill

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