HB4475

Civil rights: employment discrimination; discrimination based on certain vaccination status; prohibit. Amends title of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2101 - 37.2804) & adds art. 5A.

Introduced·5/8/25
Introduced Text

Prohibits discrimination based on vaccination status in employment and public services in Michigan.

This bill amends Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to prohibit discrimination based on vaccination status in employment and public services. It applies to employers, state or local governmental entities, and private universities or community colleges. Exceptions include regulated entities, child care organizations, and situations where vaccination is required for specific job duties. The bill also defines terms such as "vaccination status" and "regulated entity.

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History

May 13, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/08/2025

May 8, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. James Desana

May 8, 2025

House

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