HB 4624 - Individual Income Tax: City; Gender Neutral References
Overview
Bill Number: HB 4624
Title: Individual income tax: city; certain references in the city income tax act; make gender neutral.
Status: Bill electronically reproduced 06/10/2025
Introduced: March 12, 2025
Purpose and Intent
The primary purpose of HB 4624 is to update the language in Michigan's City Income Tax Act to use gender-neutral terminology. This bill aims to modernize the law and ensure inclusive language is used when referring to taxpayers, spouses, and other individuals.
Key Provisions
- Replaces gendered pronouns (he, she, him, her) with gender-neutral terms (they, them, their) throughout the City Income Tax Act
- Updates references to "husband and wife" to use the more inclusive term "spouses"
- Ensures all language in the act is written in a way that is inclusive of all gender identities
Affected Parties and Impacts
This bill would impact the following groups:
- Taxpayers who file city income tax returns in Michigan
- Spouses and domestic partners of taxpayers
- City governments that administer and collect city income taxes
The changes would create a more inclusive and equitable tax filing process for all Michigan residents, regardless of gender identity or marital status.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations
HB 4624 was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives on March 12, 2025 and has been electronically reproduced as of June 10, 2025. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
Next steps include committee assignment, public hearings, and potential amendments before the bill can be voted on by the full House. If passed by the House, the bill would then move to the Michigan Senate for consideration.
The bill is tied to House Joint Resolution F of 2025, which may impact the timeline and legislative path forward.
