MI SB0032

Amends Michigan's wage payment law to allow law enforcement agencies to require reimbursement of training costs from officers who voluntarily leave employment within specified timeframes under a signed agreement.

Establishes a sliding scale for repayment obligations: 100% of training costs (capped at first-year salary) if employee leaves within 1 year; 75% if leaving between 1-2 years; 50% if leaving between 2-3 years; 25% if leaving between 3-4 years after training academy completion.

Requires written agreements must specify that the agency pays for law enforcement training academy costs, outline repayment conditions, and waive repayment if the employee is not required to obtain law enforcement licensure within 1-2 years of leaving employment.

Maintains existing exceptions allowing licensed employment agencies and optional education repayment agreements to collect fees or reimbursement from employees.

Effective date conditioned on enactment of House Bill 4176 of the 102nd Legislature; approved by Governor on June 13, 2023.