Civil rights: employment discrimination; discrimination based on certain vaccination status; prohibit. Amends title of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2101 - 37.2804) & adds art. 5A.

Michigan House Bill 4475, introduced in May 2025, seeks to amend the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to prohibit employment discrimination based on an individual's vaccination status. This means employers would be legally barred from making hiring, firing, or other employment decisions based on whether an employee or job applicant has received certain vaccinations.

Supporters of HB4475 argue that it upholds individual rights and bodily autonomy by ensuring that personal medical decisions, such as vaccination choices, do not impact one's employment opportunities. They believe this legislation protects employees from potential coercion and discrimination in the workplace.

Critics of HB4475 express concern that prohibiting employment decisions based on vaccination status could compromise workplace safety, particularly in health-sensitive environments. They argue that employers should have the right to require vaccinations to protect the health of all employees and clients, especially during public health crises.