Bill > HB5914

This bill amends the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to prohibit employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations (except for law enforcement agencies) from requesting, making, or maintaining records of certain criminal history information about job applicants or employees. This includes misdemeanor arrests or detentions that did not result in convictions, convictions that have been set aside, placements on probation, certain juvenile criminal dispositions, and individuals' status as youthful trainees. The bill clarifies that individuals who do not disclose this information are not guilty of perjury or other offenses. The definition of "law enforcement agency" is also expanded to include the state Department of Corrections.