Michigan HB5460 prohibits state procurement of electric motor vehicles made with forced labor.

Michigan HB5460 amends state law to prohibit the procurement of electric motor vehicles made with forced labor. The bill defines forced labor as work obtained through force, fraud, or coercion, including threats of harm or physical restraint, schemes to cause belief in harm, or oppressive child labor. The bill applies to all state agencies and requires certification from manufacturers that no forced or oppressive child labor was used in the production or sourcing of the vehicle components. The bill aims to ensure ethical procurement practices by the state.

Michigan HB5460 prohibits state procurement of electric motor vehicles made with forced labor.

Michigan HB5460 amends state law to prohibit the procurement of electric motor vehicles made with forced labor. The bill defines forced labor as work obtained through force, fraud, or coercion, including threats of harm or physical restraint, schemes to cause belief in harm, or oppressive child labor. The bill applies to all state agencies and requires certification from manufacturers that no forced or oppressive child labor was used in the production or sourcing of the vehicle components. The bill aims to ensure ethical procurement practices by the state.