Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5496: Taxation: excise taxes; excise tax on the purchase of wireless communications devices; require for purchases of devices primarily for the use of individuals under 18 years of age. 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 5496 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Taxation: excise taxes; excise tax on the purchase of wireless communications devices; require for purchases of devices primarily for the use of individuals under 18 years of age. Creates new act. Primary sponsor: Mark Tisdel (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): Rep. Nancy DeBoer removed as cosponsor 02/26/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Tisdel | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Tim Kelly | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Tom Kuhn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Rep. Nancy DeBoer removed as cosponsor 02/26/2026
- bill electronically reproduced 01/29/2026
- referred to Committee on Finance
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Mark Tisdel