Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: Introduced 19 R cosponsors

HB 5727 — Labor: youth employment; youth employment standards act; restore former provisions, and eliminate requirement for a work permit. Amends title & secs. 2, 5, 7, 10, 15 & 20 of 1978 PA 90 (MCL 409.102 et seq.); adds sec. 19a & repeals secs. 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 6, 8 & 9 of 1978 PA 90 (MCL 409.104a et seq.).

Last action — 7/2/2026 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LABOR

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill modifies youth employment standards, eliminating the work permit requirement.

This bill revises laws regarding youth employment by restoring previous provisions and removing the need for a work permit. It amends several sections of existing legislation to facilitate youth employment.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means it could be easier for young workers to find jobs without the need for a work permit.

Summary

Labor: youth employment; youth employment standards act; restore former provisions, and eliminate requirement for a work permit. Amends title & secs. 2, 5, 7, 10, 15 & 20 of 1978 PA 90 (MCL 409.102 et seq.); adds sec. 19a & repeals secs. 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 6, 8 & 9 of 1978 PA 90 (MCL 409.104a et seq.).

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 7/2/2026 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LABOR

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 126 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (20)

Not signed on (126)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5727 do?
Labor: youth employment; youth employment standards act; restore former provisions, and eliminate requirement for a work permit. Amends title & secs. 2, 5, 7, 10, 15 & 20 of 1978 PA 90 (MCL 409.102 et seq.); adds sec. 19a & repeals secs. 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 6, 8 & 9 of 1978 PA 90 (MCL 409.104a et seq.).
Who sponsors HB 5727?
HB 5727 is sponsored by John R. Roth (Republican), Kathy Schmaltz (Republican), Donni Steele (Republican), Jamie Thompson (Republican), Angela Rigas (Republican), Timothy Beson (Republican), Robert Bezotte, Cameron Cavitt (Republican), Jay DeBoyer (Republican), Gregory Alexander (Republican), Brian BeGole (Republican), Steve Carra (Republican), Mike Hoadley (Republican), William Bruck (Republican), Luke Meerman (Republican), David Prestin (Republican), Neil Friske, Jerry Neyer (Republican), Jaime Greene (Republican), Rachelle Smit (Republican), and Alicia St. Germaine (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5727?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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