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MI HB5183
MI HB5183Worker's compensation: benefits; type of employee misconduct that excludes an injured employee from receiving benefits; modify. Amends sec. 305 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.305).
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Introduced
10/30/2025
10/30/2025
In Committee
10/30/2025
10/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled"Worker's disability compensation act of 1969,"by amending section 305 (MCL 418.305).
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Michigan Worker's Disability Compensation Act by changing the conditions under which an employee can be denied workers' compensation benefits due to misconduct. Specifically, the bill clarifies that an employee will not receive compensation if their employer can prove the employee was injured because of intentional, serious, and willful misconduct. The bill introduces a new definition of "serious" misconduct, describing it as objectively egregious and reprehensible conduct that is harmful to the employee and others. This change aims to provide a more precise standard for determining when an employee's actions are so egregious that they would disqualify the employee from receiving workers' compensation benefits, potentially giving employers more clear criteria for challenging compensation claims based on employee misconduct.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (28)
Carrie Rheingans (D)*,
Joey Andrews (D),
Noah Arbit (D),
Kelly Breen (D),
Julie Brixie (D),
Erin Byrnes (D),
Brenda Carter (D),
Tyrone Carter (D),
Jennifer Conlin (D),
Emily Dievendorf (D),
Kara Hope (D),
Jason Hoskins (D),
Matt Longjohn (D),
Sharon MacDonell (D),
Mike McFall (D),
Donavan McKinney (D),
Denise Mentzer (D),
Jason Morgan (D),
Tonya Myers Phillips (D),
Veronica Paiz (D),
Laurie Pohutsky (D),
Natalie Price (D),
Phil Skaggs (D),
Penelope Tsernoglou (D),
Regina Weiss (D),
Jimmie Wilson (D),
Mai Xiong (D),
Stephanie Young (D),
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/30/2025 (on 11/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5183 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-5183.htm |
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