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SB 496

Labor: youth employment; youth employment standards act; restore former provisions and modify penalties. Amends title & secs. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 20, 21 & 22 of 1978 PA 90 (MCL 409.102 et seq.) & repeals secs. 4a, 4b, 4c & 4d of 1978 PA 90 (MCL 409.104a et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0497'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Thomas Albert

Michigan bill restores former youth employment protections and adjusts penalties while repealing 2024 amendments to labor standards law.

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Bill Summary · SB 496

Legislative bill overview

SB 496 modifies Michigan's youth employment regulations by restoring provisions from the original 1978 Youth Employment Standards Act and repealing more recent amendments (sections 4a-4d). The bill adjusts penalties associated with youth employment violations and is tied to companion legislation SB 497, suggesting coordinated reforms to the state's youth labor framework.

Why is this important

Youth employment laws directly affect working conditions, safety protections, and educational opportunities for minors in Michigan. Changes to these standards can either strengthen worker protections or increase employer flexibility, making this legislation relevant to families, employers, educators, and labor advocates across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Nature of repealed provisions: The specific content of sections 4a-4d being repealed is not detailed here, but their removal represents a substantive policy reversal that likely generated original debate when enacted
  • Penalty modifications: Changes to violation penalties could affect enforcement effectiveness and compliance incentives; unclear whether penalties are being increased or decreased
  • Coordination with SB 497: The tie-bar relationship suggests these bills form a package deal; the full scope of changes and their cumulative effects cannot be assessed from SB 496 alone

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

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