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MI HB5460
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brad Paquette
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Michigan state agencies from purchasing or contracting for electric motor vehicles or components unless the manufacturer provides a sworn declaration certifying no forced labor or oppressive child labor was used in production, mining, or sourcing of materials.
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Defines "forced labor" to include work obtained through force, fraud, coercion, threats of harm, abuse of legal process, or work imposed based on protected characteristics under Michigan civil rights law.
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Defines "oppressive child labor" as employment of individuals under 16 years old in hazardous occupations including manufacturing or mining.
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Amends the Management and Budget Act (1984 PA 431) by modifying sections 213 and 215 governing state motor vehicle procurement and use.
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Applies to electric motor vehicles defined as those propelled significantly by an electric motor drawing electricity from a rechargeable battery.
Legislative Description
State management: purchasing; state procurement of electric motor vehicles made with forced labor; prohibit. Amends secs. 213 & 215 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1213 & 18.1215).
State management: purchasing
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/21/2026
1/22/2026