Labor: discrimination; employees who are victims of certain crimes; prohibit employers from discriminating against because of. Creates new act.
HB 5423 prohibits Michigan employers from taking adverse actions (like firing, refusing to hire, or harassing) against employees who are victims of violent crimes or involved in related legal proceedings. It directly protects employees and their family members who experience violent crimes, ensuring employers cannot retaliate for attending court, requesting workplace adjustments (such as schedule changes or safety modifications), or seeking help. Employers must post notices about these protections and provide them to all employees in their primary language. Employees can file lawsuits within three years to seek remedies like reinstatement, back pay, or damages if their rights are violated.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 18, 2025
Last action Dec 23, 2025
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1
Dec 18, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Judiciary
lower
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr.
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jimmie Wilson
DDemocratic
Co
Betsy Coffia
DDemocratic
Co
Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
Co
Dylan Wegela
DDemocratic
Co
Erin Byrnes
DDemocratic
Co
Jaz Martus
DDemocratic
Co
Julie Brixie
DDemocratic
Co
Julie Rogers
DDemocratic
Co
Kara Hope
DDemocratic
Co
Mai Xiong
DDemocratic
Co
Matt Longjohn
DDemocratic
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