HB5554

Education: other; protections against harassment by an educational institution; provide for. Amends secs. 103, 401, 402, 801 & 802 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2103 et seq.) & adds secs. 402b, 402c & 402d.

Introduced·2/19/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5554 amends the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to protect individuals from harassment based on sexual orientation or gender identity in.

Michigan HB5554 amends the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to strengthen protections against harassment in educational institutions. The bill prohibits discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation or gender identity. It mandates that educational institutions enforce a comprehensive harassment prevention policy and a complaint procedure. Institutions must provide supportive measures to individuals who report harassment, ensuring their equal access to education.

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History

Feb 24

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/19/2026

Feb 19

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Emily Dievendorf

Feb 19

House

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