2020 House Bill 6101 / Public Act 239

Coronavirus epidemic response bills – employer lawsuit preemption

Introduced in the House

Aug. 6, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Wendell Byrd (D-3)

To establish that an employer is not liable for damages from the exposure of an employee to COVID-19 if the operation is operated “in substantial compliance or reasonably consistent” with applicable state and federal guidelines and rules.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 16, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 23, 2020

Passed in the House 61 to 45 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 24, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development

Oct. 14, 2020

Passed in the Senate 29 to 8 (details)

To establish that an employer is not liable for damages from the exposure of an employee to COVID-19 if the operation is operated “in substantial compliance or reasonably consistent” with applicable local, state and federal guidelines and rules.

Received in the House

Oct. 14, 2020

Passed in the House 88 to 13 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 22, 2020