MI HB4450

Prohibits employers from discharging, refusing to hire, or discriminating against individuals based on body type, degree of physical fitness, appearance, or other physical characteristics

Defines "appearance" to include gender expression, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, religious or ethnic hairstyles, religious headwear (veils, hijabs, yarmulkes), facial hair, and clothing style

Allows employers to require specific physical characteristics only if they can prove it is a bona fide occupational requirement reasonably necessary for the position

Prohibits retaliation against individuals who file complaints, testify in investigations, or oppose violations of the act

Permits individuals injured by violations to bring civil actions for injunctive relief and damages, with mandatory attorney fee awards for prevailing plaintiffs