OCCUPANCY PERIOD; AG. LABOR CAMP S.B. 1172:
SUMMARY OF BILL
REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE
Senate Bill 1172 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Senator Sue Shink
Committee: Natural Resources and Agriculture
CONTENT
The bill would amend Part 124 (Agricultural Labor Camps) of the Public Health Code to require
a license for an agricultural labor camp to be valid for the occupancy period stated on the face
of the license, as determined by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development (MDARD).
MCL 333.12413
BRIEF RATIONALE
Generally, agricultural labor camps are tracts of land and all tents, vehicles, and structures
used as living quarters for migratory laborers engaged in agricultural activities. They are
licensed under the Code. According to testimony before the Senate Committee on Natural
Resources and Agriculture, a license lasts for the duration of the calendar year in which it was
bought. Some people have concern that licenses granted in the spring or summer may not
account for needs for occupancy in the winter. Accordingly, it has been suggested to allow
MDARD to specify the occupancy period of a labor camp license to ensure workers are
receiving adequate heating and plumbing, among other things during the winter months.
Legislative Analyst: Eleni Lionas
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 12-17-24 Fiscal Analyst: Bruce R. Baker
floor\sb1172 Bill Analysis @ www.senate.michigan.gov/sfa
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not
constitute an official statement of legislative intent.


Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 333.12413
As Passed by the Senate: 333.12413