Taxation: other; certain references in the real estate transfer tax act; make gender neutral. Amends sec. 5 of 1966 PA 134 (MCL 207.505). TIE BAR WITH: HJR F'25

Michigan House Bill 4620, introduced on June 10, 2025, aims to amend Section 5 of the 1966 Real Estate Transfer Tax Act (MCL 207.505) by updating language to be gender-neutral. This involves replacing terms like 'his' and 'her' with gender-neutral alternatives to promote inclusivity. The bill is linked to House Joint Resolution F (HJR F'25), which seeks to make similar gender-neutral language updates in the state constitution.

Supporters of HB 4620 commend the bill for promoting inclusivity and modernizing legal language to reflect current societal values. They argue that such updates are essential for ensuring that all individuals feel represented and respected in legal documents.

Critics of HB 4620 contend that the bill focuses on superficial language changes without addressing more pressing issues within the real estate sector. They argue that legislative efforts should prioritize substantive policy reforms over linguistic updates.