Civil rights: other; protections for the termination of a pregnancy under the Elliott-Larsen civil rights act; remove, and restore to former provisions. Amends secs. 201 & 202 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2201 & 37.2202).

Michigan House Bill 4753, introduced on July 29, 2025, seeks to amend the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act by removing protections related to the termination of a pregnancy. Specifically, the bill aims to exclude nontherapeutic abortions not intended to save the life of the mother from being considered a protected medical condition under the definition of 'sex' in employment discrimination contexts. This change would mean that employers could potentially make employment decisions based on an individual's decision to have a nontherapeutic abortion.

Supporters of HB4753 argue that the bill restores the original intent of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act by clarifying that nontherapeutic abortions are not protected under employment discrimination laws. They believe this change allows employers to make decisions that align with their organizational values and moral beliefs without facing legal repercussions.

Opponents of HB4753 contend that the bill undermines women's rights and autonomy by allowing employers to discriminate based on personal medical decisions. They argue that excluding nontherapeutic abortions from protected medical conditions could lead to increased workplace discrimination and negatively impact women's health and economic stability.