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MI SB0823

Bill

Status

Engrossed

12/3/2024

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Chang

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Origin

Senate

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to expand the definition of "sex" in section 301 (MCL 37.2301)

  • Adds pregnancy and lactating status as protected categories under the definition of "sex" for civil rights purposes

  • Protection applies to places of public accommodation including businesses, educational institutions, entertainment facilities, and specific private clubs (country clubs, boating clubs, sports clubs, and dining clubs)

  • Protection applies to public services including state and local government facilities, departments, agencies, and tax-exempt private agencies serving the public

Legislative Description

Civil rights: sex discrimination and harassment; prohibition of sex discrimination in places of public accommodation and public services; extend to prohibit discrimination based on pregnancy or lactating status. Amends sec. 301 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2301).

Civil rights: sex discrimination and harassment

Last Action

Placed On Second Reading

12/11/2024

Committee Referrals

Health Policy12/3/2024
Housing And Human Services4/10/2024

Full Bill Text

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