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MI SB0913

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2022

Primary Sponsor

Paul Wojno

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Origin

Senate

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from refusing to hire individuals or rejecting applicants based on credit history, and from inquiring about job applicants' credit history.

  • Exempts positions at financial institutions (banks, savings and loans, credit unions and their affiliates), occupational code licensees, and casinos where good credit history is a bona fide occupational requirement.

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

  • Voids any employer requirement that applicants waive or limit protections under this act as a condition of employment.

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

Legislative Description

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

Labor: fair employment practices

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

2/24/2022

Committee Referrals

Government Operations2/24/2022

Full Bill Text

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