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MI HB5405

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/11/2018

Primary Sponsor

Gary Glenn

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits public entities (state agencies, local governments) from using public funds to settle claims or lawsuits involving sexual harassment where a public official is the alleged perpetrator or defendant.

  • Defines "public funds" as money drawn from the state treasury or funds collected by local units of government (cities, villages, townships, or counties).

  • Defines "sexual harassment" as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Public employees and officers; other; use of public funds to settle sexual harassment claims of public officials; prohibit. Creates new act.

Local government: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/11/2018

1/16/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/11/2018

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