The bill amends the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act by updating definitions related to employment and public accommodations. Specifically, it clarifies the definition of "sex" to include pregnancy, lactating status, childbirth, the termination of a pregnancy, or related medical conditions. This change is reflected in both Section 201 and Section 301 of the Act, ensuring that protections against discrimination extend to individuals based on these specific conditions.

Additionally, the bill maintains the existing definitions of "employer," "employment agency," and "labor organization," while also defining "place of public accommodation" to encompass various types of businesses and facilities that serve the public. The amendments aim to enhance civil rights protections in Michigan by explicitly recognizing the importance of lactating status alongside pregnancy in the context of discrimination laws.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 37.2201, 37.2301
As Passed by the Senate: 37.2201, 37.2301