HB 6061 Summary

• Replaces gender-specific language with gender-neutral terms throughout the Worker's Disability Compensation Act of 1969, including replacing "wife" with "spouse" and "him/her" with inclusive pronouns.

• Modifies the definition of "household domestic servant" to clarify it means a person engaged in household work, whether or not residing in the home.

• Updates dependency determination provisions to use gender-neutral language regarding spouses and family members receiving workers' compensation benefits.

• Changes statutory language from passive construction ("shall be deemed") to active voice ("considered") in certain provisions.

• Takes effect only if Senate Joint Resolution ____ or House Joint Resolution T (request no. 02690'19) becomes part of the Michigan Constitution.