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Dossier Legislative introduced 04-jun-2026
Bill introduced in the Michigan Legislature — not yet passed by either chamber, and not law.

Highways: other; abandonment of certain roads; modify. Amends sec. 18 of 1909 PA 283 (MCL 224.18).

Key claim: HB6045 amends Section 18 of the 1909 Michigan Highway Act to modify the procedures for abandoning certain roads.

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(HB6045 · 103rd Legislature) Highways: other; abandonment of certain roads; modify. Amends sec. 18 of 1909 PA 283 (MCL 224.18). Latest action (2026-06-09): Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/04/2026

Why this matters

Road abandonment procedures determine when a public road ceases to be a public responsibility, affecting maintenance obligations, right-of-way status, and adjacent landowner rights. HB6045 is one of a pair of 2026 bills (with HB6044) revisiting how abandonment is established under Michigan’s century-old highway statutes, signaling incremental legislative attention to the doctrine even though no new mechanism is introduced.

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Highways: other; abandonment of certain roads; modify. Amends sec. 18 of 1909 PA 283 (MCL 224.18).
Stage: introduced · legiscan · 04-jun-2026

HB6045 amends Section 18 of the 1909 Michigan Highway Act to modify the procedures for abandoning certain roads.

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