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MI HB4781
MI HB4781Labor: fair employment practices; penalties and payment of back wages for violations of the whistleblowers' protection act; increase. Amends secs. 4 & 5 of 1980 PA 469 (MCL 15.364 & 15.365).
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Introduced
08/21/2025
08/21/2025
In Committee
08/21/2025
08/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1980 PA 469, entitled"The whistleblowers' protection act,"by amending sections 4 and 5 (MCL 15.364 and 15.365).
AI Summary
This bill amends the Whistleblowers' Protection Act to enhance protections and penalties for employees who report workplace violations. The bill expands the remedies a court can order in whistleblower cases, now allowing courts to award reinstatement, payment of three times the amount of back wages owed, full reinstatement of fringe benefits and seniority rights, actual damages, or a combination of these remedies. Additionally, courts may award some or all litigation costs, including reasonable attorney and witness fees, if deemed appropriate. The bill also increases the civil fine for violations from $500 to $2,000, which must be deposited in the general fund. These changes strengthen the legal protections for employees who report workplace misconduct by providing more comprehensive financial and professional recovery options and increasing potential financial penalties for employers who violate the act.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (20)
Jay DeBoyer (R)*,
Joe Aragona (R),
Brian BeGole (R),
Timmy Beson (R),
Matthew Bierlein (R),
Ken Borton (R),
Cam Cavitt (R),
Mike Harris (R),
Mike Hoadley (R),
Tim Kelly (R),
Rylee Linting (R),
Jason Morgan (D),
Jerry Neyer (R),
David Prestin (R),
Angela Rigas (R),
Ron Robinson (R),
J.R. Roth (R),
Alicia St. Germaine (R),
Jamie Thompson (R),
Jason Woolford (R),
Last Action
House Judiciary (10:30:00 10/22/2025 Room 521, House Office Building) (on 10/22/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4781 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4781-Y2PZ8B53.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4781.htm |
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