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HB 6218

Labor: other; limitations on a local government's ability to regulate certain labor practices, standards, or conditions; modify. Amends secs. 5, 9 & 15 of 2015 PA 105 (MCL 123.1385 et seq.) & repeals secs. 6, 7, 10, 11 & 12 of 2015 PA 105 (MCL 123.1386 et seq.).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Christine Morse

HB 6218 strips Michigan local governments of power to regulate labor standards, centralizing wage and working condition rules at state level only.

bill electronically reproduced 12/04/2024
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Bill Summary · HB 6218

Legislative bill overview

HB 6218 restricts local governments' authority to regulate labor practices, standards, and working conditions by modifying and repealing sections of Michigan's 2015 Public Act 105. The bill effectively preempts local labor ordinances, centralizing labor regulation at the state level rather than allowing municipalities to establish their own labor standards.

Why is this important

This represents a significant shift in labor governance, as it eliminates local jurisdictions' ability to set wage floors, benefits, scheduling requirements, or other employment conditions above state minimums. Communities that have passed local living wage ordinances, paid leave requirements, or other worker protections would face invalidation of those rules, potentially affecting workers in progressive municipalities while limiting municipal autonomy over local economic conditions.

Potential points of contention

  • Worker protections vs. business flexibility: Opponents argue eliminating local labor standards removes protections workers gained in their communities; supporters contend uniform state standards reduce compliance costs and prevent businesses from relocating due to fragmented regulations
  • Municipal home rule authority: Question of whether preemption violates principles of local self-governance and communities' ability to address regional cost-of-living differences and economic circumstances
  • Economic disparity: Repealing local wage or benefit standards may disproportionately impact lower-wage workers in higher cost-of-living areas that had established local protections exceeding state minimums

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

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