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MI HB5626

MI HB5626
Crimes: other; provision regarding wage discrimination based on sex; modify, and increase fines. Amends sec. 556 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.556).


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Introduced
03/20/2024
In Committee
12/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

102nd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled"The Michigan penal code,"by amending section 556 (MCL 750.556).

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 556 of the Michigan Penal Code to prohibit employers from discriminating in the payment of wages between individuals based on sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, or other protected characteristics under the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act. The bill imposes fines on employers who violate this provision, with the amount of the fine based on the number of employees. The bill also clarifies that a difference in wage rates based on factors other than the protected characteristics does not violate this section.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (36)

Last Action

Placed On Third Reading (on 12/13/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ General Civil Rights
Labor and Employment
  • ‐ Fair Labor Standards

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2024-HB-5626 03/20/2024
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/House/pdf/2023-HLA-5618-BECA8019.pdf 12/14/2024
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Revised Summary as Introduced https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/House/pdf/2023-HLA-5618-2519E109.pdf 12/14/2024
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/House/pdf/2023-HLA-5618-2E7E1D34.pdf 12/13/2024
BillText http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billintroduced/House/htm/2024-HIB-5626.htm 03/20/2024
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