Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5509: Labor: fair employment practices; agreements that prohibit employees from disclosing certain information about violations of the Elliott-Larsen civil rights act; prohibit employers from entering into unless certain conditions are met. Amends 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2101 - 37.2804) by adding sec. 202b.

In committee Last action February 10, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 02/05/2026

Plain-language summary

HB 5509 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Labor: fair employment practices; agreements that prohibit employees from disclosing certain information about violations of the Elliott-Larsen civil rights act; prohibit employers from entering into unless certain conditions are met. Amends 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2101 - 37.2804) by adding sec. 202b. Primary sponsor: Emily Dievendorf (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): bill electronically reproduced 02/05/2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Emily Dievendorf (Democratic). 9 co-sponsors.