Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 49 — Labor: health and safety; revisions to the occupational safety and health act; provide for. Amends title & secs. 4, 13, 14, 14a, 14e 14f, 14j, 14n, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 41, 45, 46, 52, 54, 55, 56, 63, 65 & 91 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1004 et seq.) & repeals sec. 1035a of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1035a).

Last action — referred to Committee on Government Operations

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    Introduced
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 23, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    1 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill makes revisions to the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

This bill amends various sections of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1974. It also repeals a specific section, updating health and safety regulations for labor.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means potential improvements in workplace safety regulations affecting your work environment.

Summary

Labor: health and safety; revisions to the occupational safety and health act; provide for. Amends title & secs. 4, 13, 14, 14a, 14e 14f, 14j, 14n, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 41, 45, 46, 52, 54, 55, 56, 63, 65 & 91 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1004 et seq.) & repeals sec. 1035a of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1035a).

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

47 added · 46 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of SB 49, several new lines were added while a number of earlier lines were removed. This change suggests that the bill has undergone revisions to clarify or enhance specific provisions, potentially making it more effective or easier to understand. These updates are important because they can influence how the law will be implemented and affect various stakeholders involved. Understanding these changes can help the public and interest groups better grasp the implications of the bill.

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SENATE BILL NO.
SB-49, As Passed Senate, June 23, 2026 SENATE BILL NO.
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," by amending the title and sections 4, 13, 14, 14a, 14e, 14f, 14j, 14n, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 41, 45, 46, 52, 54, 55, 56, 63, 65, and 91 (MCL 408.1004, 408.1013, 408.1014, 408.1014a, 408.1014e, 408.1014f, 408.1014j, 408.1014n, 408.1024, 408.1027, 408.1028, 408.1029, 408.1030, 408.1031, 408.1033, 408.1035, 408.1036, 408.1037, 408.1041, 408.1045, 408.1046, 408.1052, 408.1054, 408.1055, 408.1056, 408.1063, 408.1065, and 408.1091), the title as amended by 1986 PA 147, sections 4, 35, and GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 36 as amended by 2024 PA 17, section 14 as amended by 2020 PA 143, sections 14a, 14e, 14f, 14j, 24, 31, 54, and 63 as amended by 2012 PA 447, section 14n as amended by 1991 PA 105, section 33 as amended by 1996 PA 87, and section 55 as amended by 1993 PA 197;
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," by amending the title and sections 4, 13, 14, 14a, 14e, 14f, 14j, 14n, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 41, 45, 46, 52, 54, 55, 56, 63, 65, and 91 (MCL 408.1004, 408.1013, 408.1014, 408.1014a, 408.1014e, 408.1014f, 408.1014j, 408.1014n, 408.1024, 408.1027, 408.1028, 408.1029, 408.1030, 408.1031, 408.1033, 408.1035, 408.1036, 408.1037, 408.1041, 408.1045, 408.1046, 408.1052, 408.1054, 408.1055, 408.1056, 408.1063, 408.1065, and 408.1091), the title as amended by 1986 PA 147, sections 4, 35, and GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 36 as amended by 2024 PA 17, section 14 as amended by 2020 PA 143, sections 14a, 14e, 14f, 14j, 24, 31, 54, and 63 as amended by 2012 PA 447, section 14n as amended by 1991 PA 105, section 33 as amended by 1996 PA 87, and section 55 as amended by 1993 PA 197;
Agricultural operations include any practices includes a practice performed by a farmer or GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 on a farm as an incident to or in conjunction with farming operations including preparation for market or delivery to storage or market or to carriers for transportation to market.
Agricultural operations include any practices includes a practice performed by a farmer or GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 on a farm as an incident to or in conjunction with farming operations including preparation for market or delivery to storage or market or to carriers for transportation to market.
(c) If a labor organization has subdivisions (a) and (b) do not been certified, or if no organization has a collective bargaining relationship with the employer, "authorized employee representative" or "representative of employee" means apply, a person designated by the affected employees to represent them for GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 the purpose of proceedings under this act.
(c) If a labor organization has subdivisions (a) and (b) do not been certified, or if no organization has a collective bargaining relationship with the employer, "authorized employee representative" or "representative of employee" means apply, a person designated by the affected employees to represent them for GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 the purpose of proceedings under this act.
GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 (b) Private ways and roads appurtenant to an area of land described in subdivision (a).
GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 (b) Private ways and roads appurtenant to an area of land described in subdivision (a).
Any changes in these agreements or administrative procedures must be reported in writing to the committees on labor and public GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 health of the house of representatives and committees on labor and health, social services and retirement of the senate within 15 days of the changes.
Any changes in these agreements or administrative procedures must be reported in writing to the committees on labor and public GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 health of the house of representatives and committees on labor and health, social services and retirement of the senate within 15 days of the changes.
(5) Beginning April 1, 1992, not Not later than 10 working GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 days after the date that the United States Department of Labor adopts or promulgates an occupational safety and health standard under the occupational safety and health act of 1970, Public Law 91-596, 84 Stat 1590, the director shall initiate the processing of an administrative rule that is substantially similar to the federal occupational safety and health standard.
(5) Beginning April 1, 1992, not Not later than 10 working GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 days after the date that the United States Department of Labor adopts or promulgates an occupational safety and health standard under the occupational safety and health act of 1970, Public Law 91-596, 84 Stat 1590, the director shall initiate the processing of an administrative rule that is substantially similar to the federal occupational safety and health standard.
(1) The occupational safety and health hazard communication standard that has been adopted or promulgated by the GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 United States department of labor Department of Labor and has been codified at 29 CFR 1910.1200 as of May 25, 2012 is incorporated by reference and has the same force and effect as a rule promulgated under this act.
(1) The occupational safety and health hazard communication standard that has been adopted or promulgated by the GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 United States department of labor Department of Labor and has been codified at 29 CFR 1910.1200 as of May 25, 2012 is incorporated by reference and has the same force and effect as a rule promulgated under this act.
(4) Beginning November 25, 1985, employers who are An employer that is a chemical manufacturers manufacturer in a classification provided by sector 31-33 — manufacturing, sectors 31 to 33 of the North American industry classification system, Industry Classification System, United States, 1997, published by the office of management and budget or in a standard industrial classification of 20 through to 39 of the standard industrial classification code published by the federal department of management and budget, importers, and distributors an importer, or a distributor shall label containers of hazardous chemicals leaving their the GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 employer's workplaces, provide safety data sheets with initial shipments, and otherwise comply with any an applicable provision of the standard incorporated by reference pursuant to under subsection (1) and of sections 14b to 14l.
(4) Beginning November 25, 1985, employers who are An employer that is a chemical manufacturers manufacturer in a classification provided by sector 31-33 — manufacturing, sectors 31 to 33 of the North American industry classification system, Industry Classification System, United States, 1997, published by the office of management and budget or in a standard industrial classification of 20 through to 39 of the standard industrial classification code published by the federal department of management and budget, importers, and distributors an importer, or a distributor shall label containers of hazardous chemicals leaving their the GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 employer's workplaces, provide safety data sheets with initial shipments, and otherwise comply with any an applicable provision of the standard incorporated by reference pursuant to under subsection (1) and of sections 14b to 14l.
(a) Provide information and training to employees who are GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 exposed to hazardous chemicals in the normal course of employment or who are likely to be exposed to hazardous chemicals in the event of an emergency.
(a) Provide information and training to employees who are GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 exposed to hazardous chemicals in the normal course of employment or who are likely to be exposed to hazardous chemicals in the event of an emergency.
(1) An employer engaged in agricultural operations GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 is not required to comply with the standard incorporated by reference in section 14a or sections 14b to 14l for a hazardous chemical that is regulated under any of the following:
(1) An employer engaged in agricultural operations GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 is not required to comply with the standard incorporated by reference in section 14a or sections 14b to 14l for a hazardous chemical that is regulated under any of the following:
(c) That, as an alternative to requesting the employer for a safety data sheet for a hazardous chemical in the workplace, the GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 employee may obtain a copy of the safety data sheet from the department.
(c) That, as an alternative to requesting the employer for a safety data sheet for a hazardous chemical in the workplace, the GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 employee may obtain a copy of the safety data sheet from the department.
GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 Sec.
GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 Sec.
If the director promulgates an emergency standard on a matter addressed by a federal standard, the director shall promulgate a standard that is substantially similar to the federal standard unless he or she the director determines and certifies that the federal standard is clearly inconsistent with the criteria set forth provided in GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 section 9 or 24.
If the director promulgates an emergency standard on a matter addressed by a federal standard, the director shall promulgate a standard that is substantially similar to the federal standard unless he or she the director determines and certifies that the federal standard is clearly inconsistent with the criteria set forth provided in GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 section 9 or 24.
Upon request of the director, the The employer shall furnish the results of the examinations or tests to the director if GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 the director requests the results.
Upon request of the director, the The employer shall furnish the results of the examinations or tests to the director if GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 the director requests the results.
GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 A temporary order may not be in effect for longer than the period needed by the employer to achieve compliance with the standard or 1 year, whichever is lesser, except that sooner.
GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 A temporary order may not be in effect for longer than the period needed by the employer to achieve compliance with the standard or 1 year, whichever is lesser, except that sooner.
shall be contained in the GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 certification.
shall be contained in the GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 certification.
The GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 department may modify or revoke a rule or the order may be modified or revoked upon application by an employer, employees, their representatives, or by the appropriate department on its own motion under this subsection at any time after 6 months from its issuance.after the date the rule or order is issued if 1 of the following applies:
The GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 department may modify or revoke a rule or the order may be modified or revoked upon application by an employer, employees, their representatives, or by the appropriate department on its own motion under this subsection at any time after 6 months from its issuance.after the date the rule or order is issued if 1 of the following applies:
GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 (2) If an employee or employee representative believes that a condition exists which that may present an imminent danger to a person, the employee or employee representative may notify either the department of labor or the department of public health in the most expedient manner without regard to a written notice.
GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 (2) If an employee or employee representative believes that a condition exists which that may present an imminent danger to a person, the employee or employee representative may notify either the department of labor or the department of public health in the most expedient manner without regard to a written notice.
The GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 appropriate department shall furnish the employees or representative of employees requesting a review a written statement of the final disposition of the notice or complaint and reasons for the disposition.
The GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 appropriate department shall furnish the employees or representative of employees requesting a review a written statement of the final disposition of the notice or complaint and reasons for the disposition.
Witnesses GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 shall must be paid the same fees and mileage that are paid witnesses in the circuit courts.
Witnesses GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 shall must be paid the same fees and mileage that are paid witnesses in the circuit courts.
(5) In conducting or preparing to conduct an inspection or GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 investigation, advance notice of the inspection or investigation shall must not be given except in each of the following situations:
(5) In conducting or preparing to conduct an inspection or GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 investigation, advance notice of the inspection or investigation shall must not be given except in each of the following situations:
and, if a joint conference is requested, the GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 employer and the employee or employee representative if a joint conference is requested.of the employee.
and, if a joint conference is requested, the GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 employer and the employee or employee representative if a joint conference is requested.of the employee.
The Both of the following apply to an inspector GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 shall:described in this subsection:
The Both of the following apply to an inspector GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 shall:described in this subsection:
(3) If the tunnel construction activity exceeds 60 hours per week, the department shall provide a full-time safety and health inspector for each 60 hours of tunnel construction activity or GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 portion thereof.of tunnel construction activity.
(3) If the tunnel construction activity exceeds 60 hours per week, the department shall provide a full-time safety and health inspector for each 60 hours of tunnel construction activity or GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 portion thereof.of tunnel construction activity.
(2) An employer shall not permit allow an employee, other than an employee whose presence is necessary to avoid, correct, or GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 remove the imminent danger, to operate equipment or engage in a process that has been tagged by the department and that is the subject of an order issued by the department identifying that an imminent danger exists.
(2) An employer shall not permit allow an employee, other than an employee whose presence is necessary to avoid, correct, or GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 remove the imminent danger, to operate equipment or engage in a process that has been tagged by the department and that is the subject of an order issued by the department identifying that an imminent danger exists.
(5) The department of licensing and regulatory affairs shall respond within not later than 24 hours after receipt of an imminent GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 danger complaint concerning an unknown and unlabeled container of chemicals or an imminent danger complaint concerning a container of hazardous chemicals that is not labeled or for which a safety data sheet is not available as required by the standard incorporated by reference in section 14a and by sections 14b to 14l.
(5) The department of licensing and regulatory affairs shall respond within not later than 24 hours after receipt of an imminent GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 danger complaint concerning an unknown and unlabeled container of chemicals or an imminent danger complaint concerning a container of hazardous chemicals that is not labeled or for which a safety data sheet is not available as required by the standard incorporated by reference in section 14a and by sections 14b to 14l.
The citation and the proposed penalty, if any, may be presented to and shall, must, in each case, GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 be sent by registered certified mail to the employer, and a copy shall must be filed at the time of issuance with the appropriate department.
The citation and the proposed penalty, if any, may be presented to and shall, must, in each case, GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 be sent by registered certified mail to the employer, and a copy shall must be filed at the time of issuance with the appropriate department.
(6) A The department shall vacate a citation for an alleged GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 violation of this act, an order issued pursuant to in accordance with this act, or a rule or standard promulgated pursuant to under this act shall be vacated if it is shown that the employer has provided the equipment or training, educated employees regarding use of the equipment or implementation of the training, and taken reasonable steps including, where if appropriate, disciplinary action to assure ensure that employees utilize the equipment and comply with the training as referenced in this section.
(6) A The department shall vacate a citation for an alleged GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 violation of this act, an order issued pursuant to in accordance with this act, or a rule or standard promulgated pursuant to under this act shall be vacated if it is shown that the employer has provided the equipment or training, educated employees regarding use of the equipment or implementation of the training, and taken reasonable steps including, where if appropriate, disciplinary action to assure ensure that employees utilize the equipment and comply with the training as referenced in this section.
(3) If an employer receives a citation for a violation of this GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 act, an order issued pursuant to in accordance with this act, or a rule or standard promulgated under this act, the board may assess the employer a civil penalty of not more than $7,000.00 the equivalent federal penalty as the equivalent federal penalty existed on the effective date of the amendatory act that added subsection (12) or the penalty established under subsection (11), as applicable, for each violation that is specifically determined not to be of a serious nature.
(3) If an employer receives a citation for a violation of this GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 act, an order issued pursuant to in accordance with this act, or a rule or standard promulgated under this act, the board may assess the employer a civil penalty of not more than $7,000.00 the equivalent federal penalty as the equivalent federal penalty existed on the effective date of the amendatory act that added subsection (12) or the penalty established under subsection (11), as applicable, for each violation that is specifically determined not to be of a serious nature.
(b) "Repeatedly violates", with respect to an asbestos-related violation, means commits an asbestos related violation not later than 5 years after the case closing date of an asbestos-related GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 violation.
(b) "Repeatedly violates", with respect to an asbestos-related violation, means commits an asbestos related violation not later than 5 years after the case closing date of an asbestos-related GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 violation.
(9) For a public employer, the department, of labor and GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 economic opportunity, instead of applying a civil penalty otherwise applicable to an employer under this section, may request that the attorney general seek a writ of mandamus in the appropriate circuit court to compel compliance with a citation, including the terms of abatement.
(9) For a public employer, the department, of labor and GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 economic opportunity, instead of applying a civil penalty otherwise applicable to an employer under this section, may request that the attorney general seek a writ of mandamus in the appropriate circuit court to compel compliance with a citation, including the terms of abatement.
(ii) An occupational safety and health standard adopted or GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 promulgated by the United States Department of Labor under the occupational safety and health act of 1970, Public Law 91-596.
(ii) An occupational safety and health standard adopted or GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 promulgated by the United States Department of Labor under the occupational safety and health act of 1970, Public Law 91-596.
GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 (4) A civil penalty owed under this act must be paid to the department of labor and economic opportunity not later than 15 working days after the date the penalty becomes a final order of the board, not subject to further agency or judicial review.
GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 (4) A civil penalty owed under this act must be paid to the department of labor and economic opportunity not later than 15 working days after the date the penalty becomes a final order of the board, not subject to further agency or judicial review.
Within Not later than 15 working days after receipt GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 of a citation and proposed penalty, if any, an employer may petition the appropriate department for a grant of additional time for compliance, modification, or dismissal of the citation and a proposed penalty.
Within Not later than 15 working days after receipt GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 of a citation and proposed penalty, if any, an employer may petition the appropriate department for a grant of additional time for compliance, modification, or dismissal of the citation and a proposed penalty.
If the department meets with the employer regarding the employer's petition, the department shall notify the employee or employee representative that a meeting will be held and allow the GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 attendance of the employee or employee representative.
If the department meets with the employer regarding the employer's petition, the department shall notify the employee or employee representative that a meeting will be held and allow the GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 attendance of the employee or employee representative.
The board of health and safety compliance and appeals consists of 7 members appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate for terms of 4 years or until their successors are a GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 member's successor is appointed and qualified.
The board of health and safety compliance and appeals consists of 7 members appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate for terms of 4 years or until their successors are a GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 member's successor is appointed and qualified.
GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 (3) The board shall meet as necessary to discharge its duties under this act and shall hold regular quarterly meetings.
GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 (3) The board shall meet as necessary to discharge its duties under this act and shall hold regular quarterly meetings.
section 651 et seq., under 29 USC 651 to 678, the board shall construe and apply the state standard in a manner which that is GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 consistent with any a federal construction or application by the occupational safety and health review commission created pursuant to 29 U.S.C.
section 651 et seq., under 29 USC 651 to 678, the board shall construe and apply the state standard in a manner which that is GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 consistent with any a federal construction or application by the occupational safety and health review commission created pursuant to 29 U.S.C.
(e) The conduct of other activities as necessary for the GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 implementation of an effective safety consultation education and training program.
(e) The conduct of other activities as necessary for the GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 implementation of an effective safety consultation education and training program.
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GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 (2) (3) The director of labor shall supervise and administer the fund.
GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 (2) (3) The director of labor shall supervise and administer the fund.
(4) (5) Notice The director shall send notice of the GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 assessments shall be sent by the director of labor by mail to each carrier.
(4) (5) Notice The director shall send notice of the GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 assessments shall be sent by the director of labor by mail to each carrier.
The department of public health shall conduct an occupational health education and training program with employees and employers for the prevention of occupational health hazards, to achieve long-range solutions to occupational health problems, and to train persons in the recognition and control of occupational GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 health hazards.
The department of public health shall conduct an occupational health education and training program with employees and employers for the prevention of occupational health hazards, to achieve long-range solutions to occupational health problems, and to train persons in the recognition and control of occupational GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 health hazards.
(c) Reports that the department creates and information reported to or otherwise obtained by the department regarding an GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 employer's request for consultation from the department.
(c) Reports that the department creates and information reported to or otherwise obtained by the department regarding an GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 employer's request for consultation from the department.
(4) The employer or employee may, not later than 15 working days after the notification is issued, request a review of the GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 department's determination within 15 working days after notification is issued.
(4) The employer or employee may, not later than 15 working days after the notification is issued, request a review of the GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 department's determination within 15 working days after notification is issued.
306 of the Public Acts GSS S00720'25_SB0049_INTR_1 wt8neu 1 of 1969, as amended.
306 of the Public Acts GSS S00720'25_SB49_APS_1 r3kxgv 1 of 1969, as amended.
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Passed 20 Yea · 15 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19000
Unaffiliated 1100
Republican 01403
Total 201503
% of votes cast 53%39%0%8%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Greene — Yea
Outman — Nay
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Nay
Dan Lauwers Republican Nay
Edward McBroom Republican Not Voting
Jim Runestad Republican Not Voting
John Damoose Republican Nay
Jon Bumstead Republican Nay
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Nay
Lana Theis Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Nay
Michael Webber Republican Nay
Michele Hoitenga Republican Not Voting
Roger Hauck Republican Nay
Roger Victory Republican Nay
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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PASSED ROLL CALL # 151 YEAS 20 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0

Failed 4 Yea · 10 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 01000
Total 01000
% of votes cast 0%100%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Aric Nesbitt Republican Nay
Edward McBroom Republican Nay
Jim Runestad Republican Nay
Jon Bumstead Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Nay
Michael Webber Republican Nay
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Rick Outman Republican Nay
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay

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Subjects

public-safety labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 49 do?
Labor: health and safety; revisions to the occupational safety and health act; provide for. Amends title & secs. 4, 13, 14, 14a, 14e 14f, 14j, 14n, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 41, 45, 46, 52, 54, 55, 56, 63, 65 & 91 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1004 et seq.) & repeals sec. 1035a of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1035a).
Who sponsors SB 49?
SB 49 is sponsored by John Cherry (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 49?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 23, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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