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MI HB4345
MI HB4345Civil rights: other; religious exception to certain provisions of the Elliott-Larsen civil rights act; provide for. Amends sec. 303 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2303) & adds sec. 212.
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Introduced
04/11/2023
04/11/2023
In Committee
04/11/2023
04/11/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
102nd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled"Elliott-Larsen civil rights act,"by amending section 303 (MCL 37.2303), as amended by 1992 PA 70, and by adding section 212.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to provide a religious exception to certain provisions related to sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Specifically, it states that the act's provisions regarding these characteristics do not apply to religious corporations, associations, societies, or other organizations, including faith-based nonprofits, when they are acting in accordance with their sincerely held religious beliefs. The bill also clarifies that the act does not apply to private clubs or establishments not open to the public, except in cases where those entities are licensed by the state's Liquor Control Code.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (42)
Bill Schuette (R)*,
Greg Alexander (R),
Joe Aragona (R),
Andrew Beeler (R),
Brian BeGole (R),
Timmy Beson (R),
Bob Bezotte (R),
Matthew Bierlein (R),
Ann Bollin (R),
Ken Borton (R),
Steve Carra (R),
Cam Cavitt (R),
Nancy DeBoer (R),
Jay DeBoyer (R),
Jim DeSana (R),
Joseph Fox (R),
Mike Harris (R),
Gina Johnsen (R),
Tom Kuhn (R),
Tom Kunse (R),
Sarah Lightner (R),
David Martin (R),
Luke Meerman (R),
Mike Mueller (R),
Jerry Neyer (R),
Pat Outman (R),
Brad Paquette (R),
Bryan Posthumus (R),
David Prestin (R),
Angela Rigas (R),
J.R. Roth (R),
Kathy Schmaltz (R),
Brad Slagh (R),
Alicia St. Germaine (R),
Donni Steele (R),
Jamie Thompson (R),
Mark Tisdel (R),
Curt VanderWall (R),
Greg VanWoerkom (R),
Pauline Wendzel (R),
Doug Wozniak (R),
Dale Zorn (R),
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/11/2023 (on 04/12/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2023-HB-4345 |
| BillText | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billintroduced/House/htm/2023-HIB-4345.htm |
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