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HB 5460

State management: purchasing; state procurement of electric motor vehicles made with forced labor; prohibit.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Aragona and 15 co-sponsors

Michigan would ban state purchase of electric vehicles manufactured using forced labor, requiring supply chain compliance verification in government procurement.

bill electronically reproduced 01/21/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 5460

Legislative bill overview

HB 5460 would prohibit Michigan state agencies from purchasing electric motor vehicles that were manufactured using forced labor. The bill targets state procurement practices by adding compliance requirements related to labor practices in the supply chain of EV manufacturing.

Why is this important

State procurement policies influence market demand and can incentivize manufacturing standards across industries. This bill addresses concerns about human rights violations in global supply chains, particularly regarding battery and mineral sourcing for electric vehicles, while also reflecting broader state-level efforts to enforce labor standards through purchasing decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforcement and verification complexity: Determining whether vehicles were made with forced labor requires supply chain transparency that may be difficult or expensive to verify, potentially limiting available vendors
  • Cost implications: Compliance screening and restricted vendor pools could increase procurement costs for state agencies, affecting state budgets
  • Trade and commerce concerns: Restrictions on vehicle purchases may conflict with interstate commerce principles or international trade agreements, and could face legal challenges
  • Definition and scope: The bill's definition of "forced labor" and how it applies to complex global supply chains remains unclear and could be subject to interpretation disputes

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

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