Michigan House Bill HB 5932

Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/30/26
• Refer: 4/30/26

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House Bill 5932 of 2026

Summary

HB 5932 would amend Michigan’s Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act to add a new rule for building permits that are already issued and later modified at the request of the permit holder. Under the bill, if a permit holder asks to change a building permit, the department may require additional changes only if they are directly related to the requested modification. The department could not reopen or reexamine portions of the permit that were already reviewed and approved, and it would have to respond with any requested changes within 10 days of receiving the request. The bill also states that a request to change an issued permit does not restart the entire building permit application process. In effect, it is designed to limit how much of an approved permit can be revisited when an applicant seeks revisions, and to create a short deadline for the department to act on those revision requests. The bill is tie-barred to HB 5933, meaning it would not take effect unless that companion bill is also enacted.

Impact

HB 5932 would add a new section 11a to the state construction code act, constraining the Department’s authority when handling post-issuance permit revisions. It would protect permit holders from having unrelated new requirements imposed during a change request, prevent re-litigation of already approved permit issues, and establish a 10-day notice window for any additional department requirements. The bill would affect state and local building code administration, permit applicants, builders, developers, and code enforcement staff by making permit revisions more predictable and limiting delays.

Sentiment

Based on the available record, the bill appears to have been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Regulatory Affairs without recorded committee testimony or votes in the provided materials. The structure of the bill suggests a pro-development and permit-process streamlining intent, likely appealing to builders and permit applicants who want faster, more predictable review of permit changes. No opposing or supporting statements are included in the record provided, so the overall sentiment cannot be measured from debate, but the bill’s design indicates a reform-oriented, administrative-efficiency approach.

Contention

The main point of contention is likely the balance between efficiency for permit holders and regulatory discretion for the department. Supporters would likely favor the bill’s limits on reopening approved portions of a permit and its 10-day deadline, while regulators or code officials may be concerned that the bill could restrict their ability to ensure compliance when a permit is amended. Another possible issue is the tie-bar to HB 5933, which makes the bill contingent on passage of a companion measure, suggesting the two bills are part of a coordinated package.