2025 House Bill 5232

Labor: leave; local unit of government's option to provide paid leave for military active service; modify to reflect mandatory paid leave for certain members of law enforcement agencies and fire departments.

A bill to amend 1955 PA 133, entitled “An act to provide for the granting of military leaves and providing re-employment protection for officers and enlisted men of the military or naval forces of the state or of the United States,” by amending section 3a (MCL 32.273a), as added by 2005 PA 8.

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House Bills 5232–5233 clarify local authority over military-leave benefits and require Michigan police and fire agencies to provide at least 26 days of paid military leave with wage and benefit protections for reservist employees.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 6, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Matt Koleszar (D-22) and 13 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Ron Robinson (R-58), Kelly Breen (D-21), Mike McFall (D-14), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Brian BeGole (R-71), Mike Mueller (R-72), Joe Tate (D-9), Joey Andrews (D-38), Mike Hoadley (R-99), Peter Herzberg (D-25), Alicia St. Germaine (R-62), Jasper Martus (D-69) and Tyrone Carter (D-1)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Feb. 19, 2026

Reported without amendment

March 5, 2026

Passed in the House 101 to 8 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote