HB5555

Civil rights: disabilities discrimination; protections against harassment by an educational institution; provide for. Amends secs. 401, 402 & 606 of 1976 PA 220 (MCL 37.1401 et seq.) & adds secs. 402a, 402b, 402c & 606a.

Introduced·2/19/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5555 amends civil rights laws to protect individuals with disabilities from harassment by educational institutions.

Michigan HB5555 amends civil rights laws to protect individuals with disabilities from harassment by educational institutions. The bill mandates that educational institutions must not discriminate against or harass individuals with disabilities, including those using adaptive devices or aids. It requires institutions to designate a civil rights coordinator to oversee compliance with anti-harassment policies. Institutions must provide supportive measures to individuals who report or are subjected to harassment, including adapting course schedules and issuing no-contact orders.

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History

Feb 24

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/19/2026

Feb 19

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Laurie Pohutsky

Feb 19

House

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