HB5233

Labor: leave; paid military leave for certain members of a fire department or law enforcement agency; provide. Creates new act.

Complete·7/23/26

Michigan HB5233 provides paid military leave for certain members of fire departments and law enforcement agencies.

Michigan HB5233, known as the "military leave for first responders act," mandates that employers provide paid military leave to qualified members of organized fire departments or law enforcement agencies. These members must be enlisted in the reserve components of the United States Armed Forces. Employers must provide at least 26 days of paid leave annually, with wages and benefits equal to regular pay. Members must provide military orders to their employers.

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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3 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 10

9:30 AM

Senate Veterans and Emergency Services

Jun 3

9:00 AM

Senate Veterans and Emergency Services

History

Jul 23

House

Approved By The Governor 07/21/2026 02:22 Pm

Jul 23

House

Filed With Secretary Of State 07/23/2026 11:50 Am

Jul 23

House

Assigned Pa 58'26 With Immediate Effect