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MI HB4790
Bill
Status
5/5/2021
Primary Sponsor
Shri Thanedar
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AI Summary
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Prohibits political subdivisions (units of local government) from requiring individuals to present documentation of COVID-19 vaccination or immunity status to access government property or receive government services, except as required by federal or state law.
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Defines "political subdivision" as a unit of local government as defined in section 33 of article IX of the Michigan Constitution of 1963.
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Allows individuals to bring civil actions against political subdivisions that violate the act, with damages escalating based on prior violations: $1,000 for first violation, $10,000 for second, $100,000 for third, and $1,000,000 for fourth or subsequent violations.
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Requires courts to award actual and reasonable attorney fees to individuals who prevail in civil actions against political subdivisions under this act.
Legislative Description
Health: immunizations; vaccine passports act; prohibit by units of local government. Creates new act.
Local government: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/05/2021
5/6/2021