2026 House Bill 5509

Labor: fair employment practices; agreements that prohibit employees from disclosing certain information about violations of the Elliott-Larsen civil rights act; prohibit employers from entering into unless certain conditions are met.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled “Elliott-Larsen civil rights act,” (MCL 37.2101 to 37.2804) by adding section 202b.

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House Bill No. 5509 amends the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to generally prohibit employers from requiring employees to keep civil rights violations confidential, unless specific notice and legal counsel provisions are met, thereby enhancing workplace transparency and employee protections.

Introduced in the House

Feb. 5, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Emily Dievendorf (D-77) and 9 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Reggie Miller (D-31), Dylan Wegela (D-26), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Natalie Price (D-6), Jaime Greene (R-65), Jason Morgan (D-23) and Sharon MacDonell (D-56)

Referred to the Committee on Economic Competitiveness