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MI HB4960

MI HB4960
Labor: fair employment practices; certain criminal history information about a job applicant or employee; prohibit employers and labor organizations from requesting or maintaining a record of. Amends sec. 205a of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2205a).


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Introduced
09/07/2023
In Committee
04/23/2024
Crossed Over
10/31/2023
Passed
Dead
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 205a (MCL 37.2205a), as amended by 1999 PA 202.

AI Summary

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 a conviction, convictions that were set aside, placements on probation, certain criminal dispositions in the juvenile justice system, and youthful trainee status. The bill also specifies that individuals are not guilty of perjury or any other offense for failing to disclose such information. The law enforcement exception applies to the state Department of Corrections.

Committee Categories

Justice, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Referred To Committee Of The Whole (on 04/23/2024)

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