Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5554: Education: other; protections against harassment by an educational institution; provide for. Amends secs. 103, 401, 402, 801 & 802 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2103 et seq.) & adds secs. 402b, 402c & 402d.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5554 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education: other; protections against harassment by an educational institution; provide for. Amends secs. 103, 401, 402, 801 & 802 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2103 et seq.) & adds secs. 402b, 402c & 402d. Primary sponsor: Emily Dievendorf (Democratic). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): bill electronically reproduced 02/19/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Dievendorf | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Erin Byrnes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Jason Hoskins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Matt Longjohn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Sharon MacDonell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Jaz Martus | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Reggie Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Tonya Phillips | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Natalie Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Carrie Rheingans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Penelope Tsernoglou | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Jimmie Wilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
“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 02/19/2026
- referred to Committee on Government Operations
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Emily Dievendorf