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Worker's compensation: other; certain references in the worker's compensation act; make gender neutral. Amends secs. 118, 335 & 353 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.118 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HJR F'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Julie Brixie and 23 co-sponsors

HB 4625: Worker's Compensation Act Amendments OverviewBill Number: HB 4625 Title: Worker's compensation: other; certain references in the worker's compensation act; make gender ne

bill electronically reproduced 06/10/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4625

HB 4625: Worker's Compensation Act Amendments

Overview

Bill Number: HB 4625
Title: Worker's compensation: other; certain references in the worker's compensation act; make gender neutral.
Status: Bill electronically reproduced 06/10/2025
Introduced: March 12, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of HB 4625 is to update the language in Michigan's Worker's Compensation Act to be more gender-neutral. This bill aims to ensure the Act uses inclusive terminology that reflects the diversity of the modern workforce and provides equal protections regardless of gender identity or expression.

Key Provisions

  • Replaces gendered pronouns (he, him, his, she, her, hers) with gender-neutral terms (they, them, their) throughout the Worker's Compensation Act
  • Updates references to "workmen's compensation" to the gender-neutral "worker's compensation"
  • Modifies language around spousal and dependent benefits to be inclusive of same-sex partnerships and non-traditional family structures

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Workers covered under Michigan's Worker's Compensation Act, including those who identify as non-binary or transgender
  • Employers and insurance providers who administer worker's compensation claims and benefits
  • Dependents and family members of injured workers who receive survivor or death benefits
  • The Michigan Workers' Compensation Agency, which will need to update forms, guidance, and administrative processes

The bill's changes are intended to ensure equitable treatment and access to worker's compensation benefits for all employees, regardless of gender identity. This could reduce potential discrimination and improve outcomes for vulnerable workers.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HB 4625 was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives on March 12, 2025 and has been electronically reproduced as of June 10, 2025. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Commerce and Tourism for further consideration. If passed by the House, it will then move to the Senate for review before potentially being signed into law by the Governor.

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

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