HB5579

Labor: fair employment practices; use of electronic monitoring or automated decisions tools by an employer; prohibit except for certain purposes. Creates new act.

Introduced·2/24/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5579 regulates employer use of electronic monitoring and automated decision tools to protect employee privacy and data security.

Michigan HB5579, known as the "responsible artificial intelligence security for employees act," restricts employers from using electronic monitoring or automated decision tools for certain purposes. Employers are prohibited from using these tools to monitor private areas, collect biometric data, or identify individuals engaging in protected activities. Employers must provide advance notice and obtain consent before using these tools. The act mandates that employers conduct impact assessments to evaluate potential biases and risks of discrimination.

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Economic Competitiveness Committee
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History

Feb 26

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/24/2026

Feb 24

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou

Feb 24

House

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