HB4777

Civil rights: general discrimination; gender identity or expression; remove from categories protected under Elliott-Larsen civil rights act. Amends title & secs. 102, 103, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 209, 302, 302a, 402, 502, 504, 505 & 506 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2102 et seq.).

Introduced·8/20/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4777 seeks to remove gender identity or expression from the categories protected under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act.

Michigan HB4777 proposes amendments to the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, specifically removing gender identity or expression from the list of protected categories. The bill aims to alter sections 102, 103, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 209, 302, 302a, 402, 502, 504, 505, and 506 of the 1976 Public Act 453. These sections currently prohibit discrimination based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, or marital status in various contexts, including employment, housing, public accommodations, and educational.

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History

Aug 21, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 08/20/2025

Aug 20, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Brad Paquette

Aug 20, 2025

House

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