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MI HB4326
Bill
Status
4/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Noah Arbit
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AI Summary
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Expands whistleblower protections to cover employees who report violations to the press or the state employee ombudsman, in addition to existing protections for reports to public bodies
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Adds the state employee ombudsman as a protected recipient of employee reports about suspected violations of state, local, or federal laws and regulations
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Protects employees from discharge, threats, or discrimination when requested by the state employee ombudsman to participate in investigations, hearings, or inquiries
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent on House Bill No. 4316 also being enacted into law
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Clarifies that state classified civil service employees are excluded from the definition of "employee" under this act
Legislative Description
Labor: fair employment practices; whistleblower protection; modify to include employees reporting to the state employee ombudsman or the press. Amends secs. 1, 2 & 3 of 1980 PA 469 (MCL 15.361 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4316'25
Labor: fair employment practices
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/16/2025
4/17/2025