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HB 4435

Labor: health and safety; prohibition related to promulgation of rules regarding workplace ergonomics; repeal. Repeals sec. 17 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1017).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 25 co-sponsors

HB 4435: Repeal of Workplace Ergonomics Rule Promulgation OverviewBill Number: HB 4435 Title: Labor: health and safety; prohibition related to promulgation of rules regarding work

bill electronically reproduced 05/06/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4435

HB 4435: Repeal of Workplace Ergonomics Rule Promulgation

Overview

Bill Number: HB 4435
Title: Labor: health and safety; prohibition related to promulgation of rules regarding workplace ergonomics; repeal.
Status: Electronically reproduced 05/06/2025
Introduced: March 11, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This bill seeks to repeal Section 17 of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (MIOSHA), which currently grants the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity the authority to promulgate rules regarding workplace ergonomics. The primary intent is to eliminate the state's ability to establish mandatory ergonomic standards for private employers.

Key Provisions

  • Repeals Section 17 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1017), which authorizes the promulgation of workplace ergonomics rules
  • Removes the state's regulatory oversight and rulemaking power related to ergonomic hazards and workplace musculoskeletal disorders
  • Eliminates any future requirement for private employers to implement ergonomic programs or controls to address ergonomic risk factors

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Private employers in Michigan would no longer be subject to potential state-level ergonomics regulations or requirements
  • Workers in industries with high ergonomic risks (e.g. manufacturing, healthcare, warehousing) may lose protections against musculoskeletal injuries and disorders
  • The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity would lose its authority to set and enforce ergonomic standards for private workplaces

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HB 4435 was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives on March 11, 2025 and has been electronically reproduced as of May 6, 2025. The bill is currently in the initial stages of the legislative process and has not yet been assigned to a committee for further consideration. If enacted, the repeal of the ergonomics rulemaking authority would take immediate effect.

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

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