2015 House Bill 4796 / 2016 Public Act 172

Expand National Guard absence from work excuse

Introduced in the House

Aug. 18, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Ray Franz (R-101)

To expand a prohibition on employers sanctioning employees who are absent because they are National Guard members called to active duty. The bill would specify that this also applies to members of a different state's National Guard.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs

Oct. 6, 2015

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 20, 2015

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To expand a prohibition on employers sanctioning employees who are absent because they are National Guard members called to active duty. The bill would specify that this also applies to members of a different states' National Guard.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 20, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security

May 10, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 1, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To expand a prohibition on employers sanctioning employees who are absent because they are National Guard members called to active duty. The bill would specify that this also applies to members of a different state's National Guard.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 12, 2016