2026 Senate Bill 955

Civil rights: public records; certain writings requesting racial or ethnic identification; modify.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled “Elliott-Larsen civil rights act,” by amending sections 202a and 402a (MCL 37.2202a and 37.2402a), as added by 1995 PA 88.

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Amends the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to require private employers and educational institutions to include 'multiracial' as a racial classification and exclude 'other,' with exemptions for public bodies and contingent enactment on related legislation.

Introduced in the Senate

May 13, 2026

Introduced by Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-4)

Referred to the Committee on Oversight