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Stephanie Young

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Overview

Stephanie A. Young is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2021, currently representing the 16th district.

Facts from Wikipedia.

Bills they wrote

Bills and joint resolutions where they're the main author, since 2023. Laws first, then the ones that got furthest.

Wrote

76 bills

Became law

10 became law. Another 24 passed the House or Senate but didn't.

  • Introduced Feb 13, 2024HB 5435: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for pharmacist prescribing hormonal contraceptives; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406tt.
    Became law
  • Introduced Oct 25, 2023HB 5232: Education: public school academies; certain authorizer and educational management organization information on school signage, advertising, and promotional materials; require. Amends sec. 553 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.553).
    Became law
  • Introduced Oct 17, 2023HB 5166: Health: other; perinatal quality collaborative; establish. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 9130.
    Became law
  • Introduced May 25, 2023HB 4676: Children: foster care; education requirements for children placed in foster care; provide for. Amends sec. 8b of 1994 PA 203 (MCL 722.958b).
    Became law
  • Introduced May 25, 2023HB 4677: Children: foster care; assessments of education facilities at child care institutions; require. Amends 1994 PA 203 (MCL 722.951 - 722.960) by adding sec. 8e.
    Became law
  • Introduced Apr 13, 2023HB 4421: Civil procedure: other; certain public video recordings of court proceedings; allow the victims' faces to be blurred. Amends secs. 8, 38 & 68 of 1985 PA 87 (MCL 780.758 et seq.).
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 28, 2023HB 4148: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; guidelines for offenses under the extreme risk protection order act; enact. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 15e to ch. XVII. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0083'23
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 22, 2023HB 4128: Weapons: other; firearms within 100 feet of an absentee ballot counting board while ballots are being counted; prohibit. Amends sec. 234d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.234d).
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2023HB 4095: Education: safety; standardized response terminology plan; require that public schools and nonpublic schools adopt and implement. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1308d. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4096'23
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 18, 2023HB 4032: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; reference to crime of administering drugs to procure miscarriage; remove to reflect repeal. Amends sec. 16a, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4006'23
    Became law
  • Introduced Jun 26, 2025HB 4697: Children: guardians; eligibility for guardianship assistance payments; modify. Amends sec. 4 of 2008 PA 260 (MCL 722.874). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4696'25
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Nov 14, 2024HB 6129: Food: service establishments; evaluation of food establishments; modify. Amends secs. 2105, 2111, 2132, 3115, 4103 & 6135 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.2105 et seq.).
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Nov 13, 2024HB 6101: Insurance: other; special purpose financial captive plan of operation; modify. Amends sec. 4731 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.4731).
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Oct 15, 2024HB 6025: Children: guardians; eligibility for guardianship assistance payments; modify. Amends secs. 2 & 4 of 2008 PA 260 (MCL 722.872 & 722.874).
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2024HB 6005: Tobacco: other; reference to 1915 PA 31 in the age of majority act of 1971; revise. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1971 PA 79 (MCL 722.52 & 722.53).
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2024HB 5998: Family law: child custody; verified affidavit in custody orders; require. Amends sec. 209 of 2001 PA 195 (MCL 722.1209).
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2024HB 5985: Retirement: judges; naming a special needs trust as beneficiary; allow. Amends sec. 506 of 1992 PA 234 (MCL 38.2506).
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2024HB 6004: Tobacco: other; criminal penalties and civil sanctions for minors that purchase, possess, or use tobacco products, vapor products, or alternative nicotine products; sunset. Amends title & secs. 1, 2 & 5 of 1915 PA 31 (MCL 722.641 et seq.).
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2024HB 5999: Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 20165 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20165) & adds secs. 17233 & 21526.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2024HB 5587: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals; revise. Amends sec. 33, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.33).
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Mar 19, 2026HB 5774: Health: children; referral of certain children to the early on program; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 58B.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Dec 16, 2025HB 5382: Insurance: other; special purpose financial captive plan of operation; modify. Amends sec. 4731 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.4731).
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jun 17, 2025HB 4658: Retirement: judges; naming a special needs trust as beneficiary; allow. Amends sec. 506 of 1992 PA 234 (MCL 38.2506).
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Nov 26, 2024HB 6183: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; guidelines for firearm sale without accompanying safety device; revise cross reference to reflect amendment of other section of law. Amends sec. 11b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11b).
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Nov 14, 2024HB 6120: Law enforcement: other; disclosures by law enforcement officers act; modify definition of involuntary statement. Amends sec. 1 of 2006 PA 563 (MCL 15.391).
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jun 20, 2024HB 5828: Corrections: state facilities; medical information regarding a prisoner provided to individuals as authorized by a prisoner; allow. Amends 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.201 - 791.285) by adding sec. 64a.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced May 1, 2024HB 5698: Corrections: other; screening and treatment for post traumatic prison disorder; provide for and require certain other mental health screening, planning, and treatment of incarcerated individuals. Amends sec. 67 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.267) & adds secs. 34e, 67c & 67d.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 20, 2024HB 5626: Crimes: other; provision regarding wage discrimination based on sex; modify, and increase fines. Amends sec. 556 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.556).
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Sep 12, 2023HB 4969: Taxation: specific tax; application of neighborhood enterprise zone tax to certain facilities; modify. Amends sec. 9 of 1992 PA 147 (MCL 207.779). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4966'23
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Sep 12, 2023HB 4970: Property tax: other; definition of property taxes for purposes of income tax credits; modify. Amends sec. 512a of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.512a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4966'23
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Sep 12, 2023HB 4966: Taxation: specific tax; land value tax; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4967'23, HB 4968'23, HB 4969'23, HB 4970'23
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Apr 19, 2023HB 4427: Civil rights: public records; limited access to public records; provide for incarcerated individuals. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3 & 5 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.231 et seq.).
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 16, 2023HB 4301: Family law: marriage and divorce; right for emancipated minor to marry; revoke. Amends secs. 4 & 4e of 1968 PA 293 (MCL 722.4 & 722.4e).
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 4160: Corrections: parole; parole of certain offenders less than 19 at time of conviction; provide for under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 34 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.234). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4161'23, HB 4162'23, HB 4163'23, HB 4164'23
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Aug 27, 2026HB 6320: Human services: adult foster care; enhanced standards on adult foster care facilities; provide for. Amends sec. 13 of 1979 PA 218 (MCL 400.713) & adds sec. 28d. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6321'26, HB 6322'26
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 13, 2026HB 5970: Elections: other; voting and elections database and institute act; create. Creates new act & repeals 1969 PA 161 (MCL 691.1031). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5969'26, HB 5971'26
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 22, 2026HB 5853: Individual income tax: city; HOPE zone exemption; provide for. Amends sec. 8, ch. 1 & secs. 35, 54 & 55, ch. 2 of 1964 PA 284 (MCL 141.508, 141.635, 141.654, & 141.655). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5852'26
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 18, 2026HB 5746: Crimes: penalties; penalties for discharging a firearm at a motor vehicle; increase fines if a minor is in the vehicle. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 234g.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 26, 2026HB 5591: Health facilities: other; licensure of freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 212. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5590'26, HB 5592'26, HB 5593'26
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 18, 2025HB 5420: Health facilities: hospitals; certain drug screens conducted in hospitals; require to include a test for substances determined by rule and to provide certain reporting. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21525.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 16, 2025HB 5372: Tobacco: other; minors that purchase, possess, or use tobacco products, vapor products, or alternative nicotine products; sunset criminal penalties and civil sanctions for. Amends sec. 2 of 1915 PA 31 (MCL 722.642). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5370'25, HB 5371'25, HB 5368'25, HB 5369'25
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 11, 2025HB 5355: Housing: other; Michigan fair chance access to housing act; create. Creates new act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2025HB 5247: Civil rights: public records; limited access to public records; provide for incarcerated individuals. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3 & 5 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.231 et seq.).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2025HB 5259: Military affairs: other; office of mental health peer mentorship program; establish within the Michigan department of military and veterans affairs. Amends 1967 PA 150 (MCL 32.501 - 32.851) by adding sec. 323. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5270'25
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 5, 2025HB 5216: Corrections: state facilities; medical information regarding a prisoner provided to individuals as authorized by a prisoner; allow. Amends 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.201 - 791.285) by adding sec. 64a.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 4, 2025HB 5208: Animals: cats; certain medical procedures for declawing a cat; prohibit. Creates new act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 30, 2025HB 5196: Corrections: other; screening and treatment for post traumatic prison disorder; provide for and require certain other mental health screening, planning, and treatment of incarcerated individuals. Amends sec. 67 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.267) & adds secs. 34e, 67c & 67d.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 30, 2025HB 5174: Criminal procedure: probation; delayed sentence for domestic violence offenses; prohibit under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 1, ch. XI of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 771.1).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 18, 2025HB 5001: Employment security: benefits; remuneration provision; modify formula. Amends sec. 27 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.27).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 18, 2025HB 4990: Civil procedure: evictions; rent abatement remedies and award of attorney fees; modify. Amends secs. 5720, 5741 & 5759 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5720 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4989'25
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 26, 2025HB 4820: State management: purchasing; sale of certain motor vehicles of state agencies; require to offer to foster youth first. Amends secs. 213 & 267 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1213 & 18.1267).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 12, 2025HB 4648: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals; revise. Amends sec. 33, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.33). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4646'25
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 25, 2025HB 4300: Crimes: animals; appointment of a pro bono lawyer or law student to act as an animal advocate in animal cruelty and welfare cases; allow. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 50d.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 25, 2025HB 4296: Crimes: other; provision regarding wage discrimination based on sex; modify, and increase fines. Amends sec. 556 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.556).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2025HB 4092: Courts: juries; reference in the probate code; amend to reflect repeal. Amends sec. 17, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.17). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4091'25
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 10, 2024HB 6271: Probate: guardians and conservators; provision for supported decision-making agreements; create. Amends sec. 5303 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5303).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 4, 2024HB 6232: Taxation: administration; disclosure of insurance-relevant information to the department of insurance and financial services; allow. Amends sec. 28 of 1941 PA 122 (MCL 205.28).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 4, 2024HB 6235: Tobacco: advertising; advertising for sale, displaying for sale, marketing, or selling a nicotine or tobacco product that has characterizing flavor; prohibit. Amends title & secs. 4 & 5 of 1915 PA 31 (MCL 722.644 & 722.645) & adds secs. 1a & 2d.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 15, 2024HB 6024: Crimes: animals; appointment of a pro bono lawyer or law student to act as an animal advocate in animal cruelty and welfare cases; allow. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 50d.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2024HB 6007: Family law: child custody; deferred domestic violence charges; allow to be considered in cases of child custody. Amends sec. 4a, ch. IV of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.4a).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2024HB 6001: Cities: home rule; method for serving blight violation notices; modify. Amends sec. 4q of 1909 PA 279 (MCL 117.4q).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2024HB 6000: Consumer protection: other; businesses that participate in round-up donation programs; require certain disclosures related to organization receiving the funds. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903) & adds sec. 3p.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2024HB 6009: Civil procedure: evidence; guidelines for expert testimony in certain cases; provide for. Amends secs. 81, 81a, 136b, 520b, 520c, 520d, 520e & 520g of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.81 et seq.).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 18, 2024HB 5821: Crimes: penalties; penalties for discharging a firearm at a motor vehicle; increase fines if a minor is in the vehicle. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 234g.
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 30, 2024HB 5764: Civil procedure: evictions; rent abatement remedies and award of attorney fees; modify. Amends secs. 5720, 5741 & 5759 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5720 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5761'24
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 25, 2024HB 5693: Courts: juries; reference in the probate code; amend to reflect repeal. Amends sec. 17, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.17). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5689'24
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 22, 2024HB 5518: Counties: employees and officers; 1947 PA 261 dealing with the compensation of certain county officials; repeal, and repeal 1879 PA 154. Repeals 1947 PA 261 (MCL 45.451 - 45.457) & repeals 1879 PA 154 (MCL 45.421).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 10, 2023HB 5113: Health facilities: hospitals; certain drug screen conducted in hospitals; require to include a test for fentanyl and to provide certain reporting. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21525.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 18, 2023HB 4903: Housing: hotel-motel special assessments; persons in charge of hotels to provide smoking policy fees before leasing or renting the hotels; require. Amends 1913 PA 188 (MCL 427.1 - 427.15) by adding sec. 3a.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 18, 2023HB 4902: Vehicles: rentals; rental car companies to provide smoking fee policies to consumers; require. Amends sec. 3h of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903h).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 22, 2023HB 4841: Human services: adult foster care; enhanced standards on adult foster care facilities; provide for. Amends secs. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 24 & 31 of 1979 PA 218 (MCL 400.703 et seq.) & adds secs. 9a, 28, 28a, 28b, 28c, 28d & 28e.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 15, 2023HB 4791: Family law: marriage and divorce; certain references in judgments of divorce; make gender neutral. Amends secs. 1 & 2 of 1909 PA 259 (MCL 552.101 & 552.102). TIE BAR WITH: HJR F'23
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 24, 2023HB 4659: Criminal procedure: bail; act that provides bail for traffic offenses or misdemeanors; repeal. Repeals 1966 PA 257 (MCL 780.61 - 780.73). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4655'23, HB 4660'23
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 24, 2023HB 4655: Criminal procedure: bail; procedure for pretrial release determinations, criteria a court must consider for pretrial release determination, and reporting of data on pretrial release decisions; provide for. Amends secs. 6 & 6a, ch. V of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 765.6 & 765.6a) & adds sec. 6g to ch. V. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4660'23, HB 4659'23, HB 4661'23
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 11, 2023HB 4550: Health facilities: hospitals; development of a staffing plan for nurses; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 21525 & 21525a.
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 11, 2023HB 4548: Occupations: notaries public; fee for remote notarization; provide for. Amends sec. 25 of 2003 PA 238 (MCL 55.285).
    Introduced

Source: Open States

How they voted

Final votes on bills that passed either chamber of the Michigan legislature, since 2023. Votes on amendments, committees, and procedure are left out.

Votes shown

1,605 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.

Attendance

Voted on all 1,605 votes they could have.

By topic
Agriculture14 votes
    Appropriations159 votes
      Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety74 votes
        Criminal Justice58 votes
          Economic and Community Development8 votes
            Economic Competitiveness15 votes
              Economic Development and Small Business18 votes
                Education34 votes
                  Education and Workforce56 votes
                    Election Integrity23 votes
                      Elections50 votes
                        Elections and Ethics22 votes
                          Energy14 votes
                            Energy and Environment17 votes
                              Energy, Communications, and Technology6 votes
                                Ethics and Oversight1 vote
                                  Families and Veterans26 votes
                                    Families, Children and Seniors11 votes
                                      Finance27 votes
                                        Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection17 votes
                                          Government Operations49 votes
                                            Health Policy149 votes
                                              Higher Education8 votes
                                                Housing and Human Services29 votes
                                                  Insurance32 votes
                                                    Insurance and Financial Services40 votes
                                                      Judiciary186 votes
                                                        Labor28 votes
                                                          Local Government14 votes
                                                            Local Government and Municipal Finance23 votes
                                                              Military, Veterans and Homeland Security10 votes
                                                                Natural Resources and Agriculture17 votes
                                                                  Natural Resources and Tourism34 votes
                                                                    Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation18 votes
                                                                      Oversight6 votes
                                                                        Regulatory Affairs38 votes
                                                                          Regulatory Reform115 votes
                                                                            Rules5 votes
                                                                              Tax Policy26 votes
                                                                                Transportation and Infrastructure61 votes
                                                                                  Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure53 votes
                                                                                    Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure2 votes
                                                                                      Veterans and Emergency Services12 votes

                                                                                        Source: Open States, Michigan Legislature. Topics from the state legislature.