MI HB4591

Limits severance pay for state employees to a maximum of 12 weeks of normal wages, except when the attorney general (executive branch) or legal counsel (legislative branch) determines greater severance is necessary to minimize litigation costs and public expenditure.

Prohibits state employees and officers from being required to sign employment contracts that prevent disclosure of factual information about alleged violations of law, including discrimination and sexual harassment, or that conceal the contract's existence or terms.

Requires employment contracts to include a statement that the contract represents the complete and exclusive agreement between parties.

Mandates public disclosure of employment contracts providing severance pay equal to or greater than 6 weeks of normal wages within 28 days of execution on the public body's website.

Prohibits state officers from receiving any severance pay except when the attorney general or legal counsel determines it necessary to serve the state's interests based on litigation risk, and requires submission of such contracts to legislative leadership within 3 days.