2025 House Bill 4725

A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by amending section 1 (MCL 423.201), as amended by 2024 PA 145.

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House Bill No. 4725 amends Michigan law to classify student athletes at public universities as public employees, granting them collective bargaining rights previously denied under state law.

Introduced in the House

July 1, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Carrie Rheingans (D-47) and five co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Joey Andrews (D-38), Natalie Price (D-6), Brenda Carter (D-53), Joe Tate (D-9) and Dylan Wegela (D-26)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations