2026 Senate Bill 953

Civil rights: other; standards for public bodies collecting and reporting data related to race and ethnicity; establish.

A bill to require a public body to use certain criteria in certain writings relating to race and ethnicity data collection; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

AI Analysis – Experimental

Standardizes and expands race and ethnicity data collection by Michigan public bodies, requiring detailed categories, regular updates, and public action plans to enhance demographic accuracy and inclusivity.

Introduced in the Senate

May 13, 2026

Introduced by Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-4)

Referred to the Committee on Oversight