2024 Senate Bill 823

Civil rights: sex discrimination and harassment; prohibition of sex discrimination in places of public accommodation and public services; extend to prohibit discrimination based on pregnancy or lactating status.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled “Elliott-Larsen civil rights act,” by amending section 301 (MCL 37.2301), as amended by 2023 PA 6.

AI Analysis – Experimental

The bill aims to redefine "place of public accommodation" to include a broader range of businesses and facilities that offer services to the public, including certain private clubs, with specific exceptions. It also seeks to clarify the definition of "public service" and expand the definition of "sex" to include pregnancy or lactating status. This expansion is intended to extend protections under the civil rights act to prohibit discrimination based on pregnancy or lactating status.

Introduced in the Senate

April 10, 2024

Introduced by Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-3) and 9 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Erika Geiss (D-1), Sylvia Santana (D-2), Sarah Anthony (D-21), Mary Cavanagh (D-6), Paul Wojno (D-10), Sue Shink (D-14), Jeremy Moss (D-7), Rosemary Bayer (D-13) and Darrin Camilleri (D-4)

Referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services

Oct. 16, 2024

Reported without amendment

Oct. 17, 2024

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Oct. 30, 2024

Reported without amendment