Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5242: Higher education: other; use of diversity, equity, and inclusion in accreditation decisions; prohibit. Creates new act.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5242 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on November 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Higher education: other; use of diversity, equity, and inclusion in accreditation decisions; prohibit. Creates new act. Primary sponsor: Tim Kelly (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 12, 2025): bill electronically reproduced 11/06/2025.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Kelly | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Joe Aragona | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Brian BeGole | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Ann Bollin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Jay DeBoyer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Mike Harris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Matt Maddock | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Jerry Neyer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Angela Rigas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Brad Slagh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Donni Steele | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Jason Woolford | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- bill electronically reproduced 11/06/2025
- referred to Committee on Government Operations
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Tim Kelly