The ink in Governor Synder’s pens has been flowing with the signing of more than 25 new bills last month alone. Here are a few of the more notable new laws:

Public Act 101 of 2017: Expands the reach of business courts to disputes involving equitable relief (such as an injunction to stop certain conduct) and declaratory relief (to obtain a ruling about the legal rights of parties). Previously, a lawsuit had to seek money damages to be eligible for business court jurisdiction.

Public Act 85 of 2017 (Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Privacy Act): Institutes new guidelines for the use of body cameras by police officers.

Public Act 88 of 2017: Allows beer and wine products to be sampled by employees of wholesalers for educational purposes.

Public Act 97 of 2017 (World War I Centennial Commission Act): Creates a new commission within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to be responsible for planning, developing and executing programs, projects and activities to commemorate the 100^th anniversary of World War I.

Public Act 98 of 2017 (Educational Instruction Access Act): Limits the ability of local governments to interfere with an educational institution’s right to sell, transfer, lease or rent facilities for an educational purpose.

Public Act 96 of 2017: Repeals a law that prohibited the sale or possession of spring-assisted knives.

Public Act 93 of 2017: Appropriates funding for several land acquisition and recreational development projects throughout the State of Michigan.

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