MI SB0004

Adds sexual orientation and gender identity or expression as protected categories under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and education.

Defines sexual orientation as having an orientation for heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality, and gender identity or expression as having or being perceived as having a gender-related self-identity or expression whether or not associated with assigned sex at birth.

Extends existing anti-discrimination protections across employment (hiring, compensation, terms and conditions), housing and real estate transactions, public accommodations, educational institutions, and training programs.

Prohibits discrimination in advertising, applications, inquiries, and record-keeping related to employment, housing, and financing based on the newly protected categories.

Takes effect 90 days after enactment; approved by Governor on March 16, 2023.