2015 House Bill 4537 / 2016 Public Act 75

Ban employer sanctions for emergency CAP service

Introduced in the House

April 30, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Andrea LaFontaine (R-32)

To prohibit an employer from discriminating against, disciplining or discharging an employee who is absent from work due to serving with the Civil Air Patrol during an emergency declared by the governor.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade

Jan. 26, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 3, 2016

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 4, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

March 17, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 24, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To prohibit an employer from discriminating against, disciplining or discharging an employee who is absent from work due to serving with the Civil Air Patrol during an emergency declared by the governor.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

April 5, 2016