State Representative
Joey Andrews
Saint Joseph | 38th House District
Serving 93,422 constituents in New Buffalo Township, New Buffalo city, Chikaming Township, Bridgman, Lake Township, Lincoln Township, St. Joseph, St. Joseph Township, Benton Harbor, Benton Township, Hagar Township, Covert Township, South Haven, South Haven Township, Casco Township, Ganges Township, Saugatuck, Douglas, Saugatuck Township,
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(517) 373-0827
Office: S-887 House Office Building
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This week, we passed House Bills 5152 and 5153, which protect vulnerable homeowners facing mortgage foreclosure by strengthening protections, improving transparency, and reducing unscrupulous practices that exploit the foreclosure process.
Proud to work alongside Rep. Paquette on this bipartisan effort to make a meaningful impact for people in our state facing very difficult circumstances.
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LANSING, Mich., July 2, 2026 — This week, the Michigan House passed House Bills 5152 and 5153, bipartisan legislation that seeks to protect vulnerable homeowners facing mortgage foreclosure by stren...5 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thank you to 99 7 and 1450 WHTC for hosting me yesterday! It was great to discuss my work in Lansing, including data center guardrails, short-term rental legislation, and more!
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State House Rep. Joey Andrews Jun. 29 - Talk of the Town
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State House District 38 Rep. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) discussed data centers guidelines legislation, the state budget situation, short term rental legislation, and hydroelectric dams, during his qu...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Scorching temperatures expected this week! Stay hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor work, and take regular breaks.
Find relief at official cooling centers like Lincoln Township Public Library or Bronson Wellness Center's lobby.
More tips and resources: www.berriencounty.org/1805/Extreme-Heat
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I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing House Bills 6135-6142, a legislative package placing stronger guardrails on data center development in Michigan.
These bills protect ratepayers, workers, communities, and our environment while keeping Michigan competitive for responsible development that benefits our state.
My bill, HB 6135, is a ratepayer protection measure. It ensures that no costs from data center development can be passed on to Michigan families and small businesses. Data centers must be responsible for their own infrastructure and buildout costs, not existing ratepayers.
Read more:
housedems.com
State Rep. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) speaks at the Data Center Guardrail press conference, alongside fellow House Democrats. LANSING, Mich., June 25, 2026 — This week, state Rep. Joey Andrews (D-S...6 CommentsComment on Facebook
LIVE NOW: Join me and my Democratic colleagues as we introduce bills to protect ratepayers from the worst impacts of data centers.
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Happy Father's Day! Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, father figures, and mentors who help shape our families and our communities.
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Happy Freedom Day! Juneteenth serves as a time to reflect on the progress made and a reminder of our nation's ongoing commitment to the pursuit of freedom, equality, and justice.
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Recently, I testified before the House Economic Competitiveness Committee alongside Rep. Paquette in support of House Bills 5152 and 5153, legislation aimed at providing critical protection for homeowners during mortgage foreclosure proceedings.
Across the state, third-party firms have been identified using predatory practices targeting vulnerable residents who are facing mortgage foreclosure and manipulating them to sell either their property or their statutory rights to surplus foreclosure proceeds and redemption for a fraction of the true value, often taking tens of thousands of dollars in home equity from the resident.
My bill, HB 5153, specifically stops this predatory model by making a mortgagor’s right to surplus money and right of redemption non-assignable and non-transferable after a notice of foreclosure is recorded, except through a legitimate testate or intestate succession. By making the right of redemption and surplus proceeds legally non-transferable after the foreclosure notice is recorded, bad actors simply can’t acquire those rights from a distressed homeowner because there’s nothing to buy.
HB 5152 adds an extra layer of protection by requiring a “Notice of Rights” for any conveyance of property after a foreclosure notice is recorded, so the seller fully understands they are waiving their rights to redemption, occupancy, and surplus proceeds.
Together, these bills strengthen protections, improve transparency, and help significantly reduce such unscrupulous practices in the foreclosure process by closing loopholes being exploited across the state.
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Paquette, Andrews seeking to fight foreclosure fraud with legislation
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Testimony on legislation from state Representatives Brad Paquette and Joey Andrews to prevent foreclosure fraud was taken on Thursday in Lansing. Paquette tells us House Bill 5152 seeks to address a s...1 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Andrews Condemns Trump Administration’s Order Forcing Campbell Coal Plant to Remain Open
LANSING, Mich., May 20, 2026 — For the fifth time, the U.S. Department of Energy has issued an order forcing [...]
Andrews Named to Inaugural Class of Nuclear State Champions
LANSING, Mich., May 11, 2026 — Last week, Nuclear Matters, in conjunction with the Nuclear Energy Institute, named state Rep. [...]
Andrews Introduces Resolution Urging Congress to Create a Coastal Storm Risk Management Trust Fund
LANSING, Mich., April 30, 2026 — This week, state Rep. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) introduced House Resolution 297 urging the [...]
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This week, we passed House Bills 5152 and 5153, which protect vulnerable homeowners facing mortgage foreclosure by strengthening protections, improving transparency, and reducing unscrupulous practices that exploit the foreclosure process.
Proud to work alongside Rep. Paquette on this bipartisan effort to make a meaningful impact for people in our state facing very difficult circumstances.
Read more: ... See MoreSee Less
Andrews Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Bills Designed to Help Homeowners Facing Foreclosure - Michigan House Democrats the Michigan House passed House Bills 5152 and 5153
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LANSING, Mich., July 2, 2026 — This week, the Michigan House passed House Bills 5152 and 5153, bipartisan legislation that seeks to protect vulnerable homeowners facing mortgage foreclosure by stren...5 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thank you to 99 7 and 1450 WHTC for hosting me yesterday! It was great to discuss my work in Lansing, including data center guardrails, short-term rental legislation, and more!
Tune in: ... See MoreSee Less
State House Rep. Joey Andrews Jun. 29 - Talk of the Town
omny.fm
State House District 38 Rep. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) discussed data centers guidelines legislation, the state budget situation, short term rental legislation, and hydroelectric dams, during his qu...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Scorching temperatures expected this week! Stay hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor work, and take regular breaks.
Find relief at official cooling centers like Lincoln Township Public Library or Bronson Wellness Center's lobby.
More tips and resources: www.berriencounty.org/1805/Extreme-Heat ... See MoreSee Less
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I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing House Bills 6135-6142, a legislative package placing stronger guardrails on data center development in Michigan.
These bills protect ratepayers, workers, communities, and our environment while keeping Michigan competitive for responsible development that benefits our state.
My bill, HB 6135, is a ratepayer protection measure. It ensures that no costs from data center development can be passed on to Michigan families and small businesses. Data centers must be responsible for their own infrastructure and buildout costs, not existing ratepayers.
Read more: ... See MoreSee Less
Andrews, Fellow Democrats Introduce Comprehensive Legislative Package Putting Guardrails on Data Centers - Michigan House Democrats State Rep. Joey Andrews Data Center Guardrail press conference
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State Rep. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) speaks at the Data Center Guardrail press conference, alongside fellow House Democrats. LANSING, Mich., June 25, 2026 — This week, state Rep. Joey Andrews (D-S...6 CommentsComment on Facebook
LIVE NOW: Join me and my Democratic colleagues as we introduce bills to protect ratepayers from the worst impacts of data centers. ... See MoreSee Less
22 CommentsComment on Facebook
Happy Father's Day! Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, father figures, and mentors who help shape our families and our communities. ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Happy Freedom Day! Juneteenth serves as a time to reflect on the progress made and a reminder of our nation's ongoing commitment to the pursuit of freedom, equality, and justice. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Recently, I testified before the House Economic Competitiveness Committee alongside Rep. Paquette in support of House Bills 5152 and 5153, legislation aimed at providing critical protection for homeowners during mortgage foreclosure proceedings.
Across the state, third-party firms have been identified using predatory practices targeting vulnerable residents who are facing mortgage foreclosure and manipulating them to sell either their property or their statutory rights to surplus foreclosure proceeds and redemption for a fraction of the true value, often taking tens of thousands of dollars in home equity from the resident.
My bill, HB 5153, specifically stops this predatory model by making a mortgagor’s right to surplus money and right of redemption non-assignable and non-transferable after a notice of foreclosure is recorded, except through a legitimate testate or intestate succession. By making the right of redemption and surplus proceeds legally non-transferable after the foreclosure notice is recorded, bad actors simply can’t acquire those rights from a distressed homeowner because there’s nothing to buy.
HB 5152 adds an extra layer of protection by requiring a “Notice of Rights” for any conveyance of property after a foreclosure notice is recorded, so the seller fully understands they are waiving their rights to redemption, occupancy, and surplus proceeds.
Together, these bills strengthen protections, improve transparency, and help significantly reduce such unscrupulous practices in the foreclosure process by closing loopholes being exploited across the state.
Read more: ... See MoreSee Less
Paquette, Andrews seeking to fight foreclosure fraud with legislation
www.wsjm.com
Testimony on legislation from state Representatives Brad Paquette and Joey Andrews to prevent foreclosure fraud was taken on Thursday in Lansing. Paquette tells us House Bill 5152 seeks to address a s...1 CommentsComment on Facebook