Labor: fair employment practices; fair and open competition in government contracts act; modify. Amends title & secs. 5, 7, 9 & 13 of 2011 PA 98 (MCL 408.875 et seq.); adds sec. 5a & repeals secs. 2 & 8 of 2011 PA 98 (MCL 408.872 & 408.878).

SB 1156 amends Michigan's Fair and Open Competition in Governmental Construction Act to strengthen rules against requiring contractors to adhere to specific labor agreements in public projects. The bill prohibits government entities from including terms in contracts, grants, or tax incentives that force bidders or contractors to join or avoid collective bargaining organizations, ensuring decisions are based on merit rather than labor status. It also declares any such prohibited terms in bid documents as automatically invalid and allows exemptions only for projects facing imminent threats to public health or safety. By repealing previous sections, the legislation aims to clarify and expand protections for businesses participating in government construction and related funding programs.