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HB 4627

Civil rights: sexual orientation discrimination; certain references in the Michigan campaign finance act; make gender neutral. Amends sec. 61 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.261). TIE BAR WITH: HJR F'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 23 co-sponsors

Bill makes Michigan campaign finance law gender-neutral and adds sexual orientation non-discrimination protections to political donation and spending regulations.

bill electronically reproduced 06/10/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4627

Legislative bill overview

HB 4627 amends Michigan's campaign finance law (the Michigan Campaign Finance Act) to make certain language gender neutral and to add explicit protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation. The bill is tied to a constitutional resolution (HJR F'25), suggesting it may relate to broader civil rights protections in Michigan's constitution.

Why is this important

Campaign finance laws establish rules for political donations and spending, and they often contain language reflecting older legislative drafting conventions. Updating these laws for gender-neutral language improves clarity and inclusion. Adding sexual orientation non-discrimination language to campaign finance law would extend civil rights protections to the political donation and spending process, preventing discrimination in campaign finance activities.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of change: Whether the gender-neutral language updates are purely technical or reflect broader policy intentions about how Michigan recognizes gender
  • Sexual orientation protections in campaign finance: Whether non-discrimination rules should apply to campaign contributions and spending decisions, and whether this could limit political speech or association rights
  • Constitutional tie-bar: The connection to HJR F'25 suggests potential constitutional amendment implications, which would require voter approval and represent significant institutional change beyond statutory amendment

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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