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SB 566

Worker's compensation: other; certain filing fees and redemption fees; require to be established by rule. Amends secs. 625 & 835 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.625 & 418.835).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Anthony

Michigan bill shifts worker's compensation filing and redemption fee authority from legislature to administrative rule-making for greater regulatory flexibility.

referred to Committee on Appropriations
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Bill Summary · SB 566

Legislative bill overview

SB 566 modifies Michigan's worker's compensation law by requiring that certain filing fees and redemption fees be established through administrative rule-making rather than through statute. The bill amends sections 625 and 835 of the 1969 Michigan Worker's Compensation Act, delegating fee-setting authority to regulatory bodies.

Why is this important

Worker's compensation fees directly affect both employers' costs and injured workers' access to benefits. By shifting fee-setting from the legislature to administrative rules, the bill creates a more flexible system that can adapt fees without passing new legislation, but it also reduces direct legislative oversight of these cost structures.

Potential points of contention

  • Reduced legislative accountability: Moving fee-setting to administrative rules means the public has less direct input through elected representatives, potentially raising concerns about transparency and democratic oversight
  • Discretionary fee increases: Without statutory limits, regulatory agencies may have broader authority to raise fees, which could increase costs for employers or create barriers for injured workers seeking benefits
  • Lack of detail in bill language: The bill provides minimal information about which specific fees are affected, what criteria will guide rule-making, or whether there are guardrails on fee amounts

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

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