Local government: other; process to vacate certain deed restrictions; provide for. Creates new act.
Key claim: Senate Bill 0960 would create a new Michigan act establishing a process to vacate certain deed restrictions.
Abstract
(SB0960 · 103rd Legislature) Local government: other; process to vacate certain deed restrictions; provide for. Creates new act. Sponsor: Sen. Veronica Klinefelt (D) + 5 co-sponsors In committee: S Local Government Latest action (2026-05-19): Referred To Committee On Local Government
Why this matters
Deed restrictions can limit how land is used long after the original grantor’s purpose has expired, affecting housing supply, redevelopment, and property owners’ flexibility. A statutory vacation process would give local governments and landowners a defined pathway to clear outdated restrictions, potentially unlocking parcels for new economic and housing uses.