SB 823 Michigan Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

Civil rights: sex discrimination and harassment; prohibition of sex discrimination in places of public accommodation and public services; extend to prohibit discrimination based on pregnancy or lactating status. Amends sec. 301 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2301).

This bill expands Michigan's civil rights protections by explicitly adding pregnancy and lactating status to the definition of "sex" under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. It directly affects businesses, educational institutions, and public services by prohibiting discrimination against individuals based on these specific conditions. The law clarifies that places of public accommodation include various private clubs, such as country clubs and sports organizations, ensuring broader coverage against unfair treatment. By amending existing statutes, the measure aims to ensure that pregnant people and those who are lactating are treated with the same protections as other individuals in public spaces.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 10, 2024 Last action Dec 11, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
7
Dec 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
motion to discharge committee approved
lower
Dec 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
notice given to discharge committee
lower
Dec 3, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Health Policy
lower
Dec 3, 2024
Introduced
received on 12/03/2024
lower
Dec 3, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED ROLL CALL # 422 YEAS 24 NAYS 13 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
upper
Oct 30, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
upper
Oct 17, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
upper
Oct 17, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
upper
Apr 10, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES
upper
Apr 10, 2024
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
upper
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors

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