The bill amends the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to update definitions and prohibitions against discrimination, notably removing "sexual orientation" and "gender identity or expression" from the list of protected categories in various contexts, including employment, housing, and public accommodations. It clarifies the definition of "familial status" and explicitly includes sexual harassment under the discrimination based on sex. A new insertion formalizes the legislative intent with the phrase, "THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT." The bill also outlines the responsibilities of employers, labor organizations, and educational institutions in preventing discrimination, emphasizing that discrimination based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, and sex is prohibited.

Additionally, the bill enhances anti-discrimination measures in real estate transactions by prohibiting discriminatory practices such as refusing to negotiate or misrepresenting property availability. It establishes that landlords cannot discriminate against tenants based on their source of income, including emergency rental assistance, and outlines specific actions landlords must avoid, such as denying tenancy based on income sources. The bill maintains protections based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, familial status, and marital status while declaring any conditions that limit property use based on these characteristics as void. Overall, the amendments aim to strengthen civil rights protections and clarify the scope of discrimination claims in Michigan.