2026 House Bill 5449

Employment security: administration; former unemployment insurance agency officials; prohibit from contracting with certain vendors for a period of time.

A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 5c.

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House Bill No. 5449 introduces a two-year post-employment restriction for key Unemployment Insurance Agency officials regarding vendor relationships, with penalties for vendors who violate these rules, to strengthen ethical standards and prevent conflicts of interest in agency contracting.

Introduced in the House

Jan. 14, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Jason Woolford (R-50) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Brian BeGole (R-71) and Bill Schuette (R-95)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations