Bill > HB5233

This bill, titled the "military leave for first responders act," mandates that employers, specifically organized fire departments and law enforcement agencies, provide paid military leave to their full-time members who are also part of the reserve components of the United States Armed Forces. This paid leave, which can be used for duty performance or training, amounts to at least 26 days per year and must be paid at the member's regular rate, along with any contractually required fringe benefits if the member is part of a union. Members must provide military orders to their employer when requesting leave, with specific notice periods required for longer absences. The bill also covers members who receive orders for a pre-induction physical examination. Importantly, unused paid military leave cannot be carried over or reimbursed and lapses at the end of the year, and employers are prohibited from requiring members to waive their rights under this act, with any such waivers being void. This legislation aims to ensure that full-time first responders serving in the military reserves receive necessary paid time off without losing their regular pay or benefits.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5233