HB4017

Labor: health and safety; penalty for failure to report a death; decrease by the maximum allowable amount if the death occurs to a certain individual on a family farm. Amends sec. 35 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1035).

Chamber Passed·9/3/25

Michigan HB4017 amends penalties for workplace safety violations, reducing maximum penalties for family farm deaths.

Michigan HB4017 amends the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act to modify penalties for workplace safety violations. It reduces the maximum allowable penalty for employers who fail to report a death on a family farm. The bill defines a family farm as a farming operation wholly owned by the operator or the operator's family members, with specific conditions on employee numbers and family member involvement. The changes apply to civil penalties and fines, with specific reductions for family farm deaths.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 80–25 · Sep 3, 2025
Current
Labor Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

80 Yea

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25 Nay

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Calendar

Oct 23, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Labor

Jun 26, 2025

10:30 AM

House Rules

History

Sep 9, 2025

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Sep 9, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Labor

Sep 3, 2025

House

Read A Third Time