Bill
HB 4725
Overview: HB 4725 - Labor: collective bargaining; collective bargaining rights for student athletes; provide for. Amends sec. 1 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.201).Status: bill electronic
Overview: HB 4725 - Labor: collective bargaining; collective bargaining rights for student athletes; provide for. Amends sec. 1 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.201).
Status: bill electronically reproduced 07/01/2025
Introduced: March 13, 2025
Purpose and Intent:
The purpose of this bill is to provide collective bargaining rights for student athletes at institutions of higher education. The intent is to allow student athletes to negotiate the terms and conditions of their participation in collegiate sports, including issues such as compensation, healthcare, and other benefits.
Key Provisions:
- Grants student athletes the right to form and join labor organizations for the purpose of collective bargaining
- Requires higher education institutions to recognize and bargain with student athlete labor organizations
- Establishes a framework for the collective bargaining process, including the negotiation of contracts and the resolution of disputes
Affected Parties and Impacts:
The bill would primarily affect student athletes at colleges and universities, who would gain the ability to collectively bargain for improved conditions and benefits. It would also impact higher education institutions, which would be required to engage in the collective bargaining process and potentially make concessions to student athletes.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill was introduced in March 2025 and has been electronically reproduced as of July 1, 2025, indicating that it is still in the early stages of the legislative process. The next steps would involve further committee review, potential amendments, and a vote by the full legislative body.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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