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MI HB5827

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

Alex Garza

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from refusing to hire or recruit individuals based on credit history, with exceptions for certain financial institutions and casinos where good credit history is a bona fide occupational requirement.

  • Bars employers from inquiring about job applicants' or potential applicants' credit history, except in positions where good credit is an established job requirement.

  • Prohibits retaliation or discrimination against individuals who testify, assist, or participate in investigations regarding violations of the act, or who oppose violations.

  • Voids any employment agreements or waivers that require individuals to waive or limit protections granted under the act.

  • Allows individuals injured by violations to bring civil actions for damages or injunctive relief, with prevailing plaintiffs entitled to recover court costs and reasonable attorney fees.

Legislative Description

Labor: fair employment practices; use of credit history in the hiring process; prohibit. Creates new act.

Labor: fair employment practices

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/23/2022

2/24/2022

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Tourism2/23/2022

Full Bill Text

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