2024 House Bill 5797

Property tax: payment and collection; effect of a postmark date when determining date property taxes are paid; clarify.

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 44b (MCL 211.44b), as added by 1994 PA 297.

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The bill proposes that the date of a postmark from the United States Postal Service or another common carrier be recognized as the official date of receipt for the payment of current or delinquent property taxes, assessments, or any other amounts due, including related penalties, interest, or fees.

Introduced in the House

June 6, 2024

Introduced by Rep. John Fitzgerald (D-83) and four co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Carol Glanville (D-84), Nate Shannon (D-58), Carrie Rheingans (D-47) and Noah Arbit (D-20)

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance