2025 Senate Bill 50

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; reference to section of the Michigan occupational safety and health act; amend to reflect repeal.

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14b), as added by 2002 PA 29.

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SB 49 updates Michigan's workplace safety laws to align with federal standards, consolidates enforcement, mandates compliance with safety regulations, introduces penalties for violations, and enhances education and training programs, funded by employer assessments while SB 50 adjusts the criminal code to reflect the enhanced fines.

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 4, 2025

Introduced by Sen. John Cherry (D-27) and six co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Veronica Klinefelt (D-11), Sue Shink (D-14), Erika Geiss (D-1), Mary Cavanagh (D-6), Rosemary Bayer (D-13) and Stephanie Chang (D-3)

Referred to the Committee on Labor

June 4, 2026

Reported without amendment

June 10, 2026

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

June 18, 2026

Reported without amendment

June 23, 2026

Passed in the Senate 20 to 15 (details)

Received in the House

June 23, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations