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SB 74

Worker's compensation: benefits; worker's disability compensation benefits; modify various provisions. Amends secs. 301, 313, 354, 355, 361, 371, 401 & 891 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.301 et seq.) & repeals secs. 302 & 431 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.302 & 418.431).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Cavanagh and 1 co-sponsor

Michigan bill modifies workers' compensation disability benefits across eight regulatory sections and repeals two others, potentially affecting coverage, benefit levels, and eligibility criteria.

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Bill Summary · SB 74

Legislative bill overview

SB 74 modifies Michigan's workers' compensation system by amending eight sections of the 1969 Workers' Disability Compensation Act and repealing two others. The bill adjusts various provisions related to worker disability compensation benefits, though the specific substantive changes are not detailed in the available legislative summary.

Why is this important

Workers' compensation directly affects millions of Michigan workers and their families by determining what benefits they receive after workplace injuries or illnesses. Changes to this system influence both worker financial security and employer costs, making it a significant economic and social policy issue affecting labor markets across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Benefit level adjustments: Unclear whether modifications increase or decrease benefit amounts, which will face opposition from either workers' advocates or business groups depending on the direction
  • Eligibility criteria changes: Repealing sections 302 and 431 suggests removal of existing provisions that may affect who qualifies for benefits, potentially creating coverage gaps or expanding access
  • Cost implications: Modifications to the workers' compensation system have fiscal impacts on both employer insurance premiums and state administrative expenses that require stakeholder analysis

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

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