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MI HB5626
MI HB5626Crimes: 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
03/20/2024
In Committee
12/12/2024
12/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
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)
Stephanie Young (D)*,
Abraham Aiyash (D),
Joey Andrews (D),
Noah Arbit (D),
Felicia Brabec (D),
Kelly Breen (D),
Julie Brixie (D),
Erin Byrnes (D),
Betsy Coffia (D),
Jennifer Conlin (D),
Emily Dievendorf (D),
Alabas Farhat (D),
Carol Glanville (D),
Kristian Grant (D),
Jim Haadsma (D),
Jenn Hill (D),
Rachel Hood (D),
Kara Hope (D),
Jason Hoskins (D),
Sharon MacDonell (D),
Jaz Martus (D),
Mike McFall (D),
Donavan McKinney (D),
Jason Morgan (D),
Veronica Paiz (D),
Laurie Pohutsky (D),
Natalie Price (D),
Carrie Rheingans (D),
Julie Rogers (D),
Helena Scott (D),
Phil Skaggs (D),
Samantha Steckloff (D),
Penelope Tsernoglou (D),
Dylan Wegela (D),
Regina Weiss (D),
Jimmie Wilson (D),
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
Official Document
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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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