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MI HB4326

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Noah Arbit

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Adds the state employee ombudsman as a protected recipient of employee reports about suspected violations of state, local, or federal laws and regulations

  • Protects employees from discharge, threats, or discrimination when requested by the state employee ombudsman to participate in investigations, hearings, or inquiries

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent on House Bill No. 4316 also being enacted into law

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Economic Competitiveness4/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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