HB5183

Worker's compensation: benefits; type of employee misconduct that excludes an injured employee from receiving benefits; modify. Amends sec. 305 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.305).

Introduced·10/30/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5183 modifies worker's compensation benefits by clarifying the definition of "serious misconduct" that excludes an injured employee from.

Michigan HB5183 amends Section 305 of the 1969 Michigan Public Act 317 to modify worker's compensation benefits. Specifically, it clarifies that an injured employee will not receive compensation if their employer proves the injury resulted from the employee's intentional, serious, and willful misconduct. The bill defines "serious" misconduct as objectively egregious and reprehensible conduct that is harmful to the employee and others. This change aims to ensure that only employees who engage in truly egregious behavior are excluded from receiving benefits.

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History

Nov 4, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/30/2025

Oct 30, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Carrie Rheingans

Oct 30, 2025

House

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