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MI HB4960

Bill

Status

Engrossed

10/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Will Snyder

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations from requesting, making, or maintaining records of misdemeanor arrests, detentions, or dispositions that did not result in conviction.

  • Expands protections to include convictions set aside under Michigan law, probation placements, juvenile court dispositions, and youthful trainee status.

  • Allows individuals to deny or omit information they have a civil right to withhold under this section without being prosecuted for perjury or false statements.

  • Exempts law enforcement agencies of the state and political subdivisions from these restrictions, with "law enforcement agency" defined to include the Department of Corrections.

  • Does not restrict employer inquiries about felony charges before conviction or dismissal.

Legislative Description

Labor: fair employment practices; certain criminal history information about a job applicant or employee; prohibit employers and labor organizations from requesting or maintaining a record of. Amends sec. 205a of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2205a).

Labor: fair employment practices

Last Action

Referred To Committee Of The Whole

4/23/2024

Committee Referrals

Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety11/1/2023
Criminal Justice9/28/2023
Labor9/7/2023

Full Bill Text

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