Corrections: jails; certain federal employees certified or recertified as local corrections officers; prohibit. Amends sec. 13 of 2003 PA 125 (MCL 791.543).
Key claim: Michigan HB6211 proposes to prohibit certain federal employees from being certified or recertified as local corrections officers under the state’s jail corrections law.
Abstract
(HB6211 · 103rd Legislature) Corrections: jails; certain federal employees certified or recertified as local corrections officers; prohibit. Amends sec. 13 of 2003 PA 125 (MCL 791.543). Latest action (2026-07-14): Bill Electronically Reproduced 07/03/2026
Why this matters
HB6211 would narrow the pool of individuals eligible to serve as local jail corrections officers in Michigan by disqualifying certain federal employees from certification or recertification, potentially affecting county sheriff hiring pipelines and the labor market for jail staff. Combined with companion bills covering state corrections officers and school employees, it signals a broader legislative effort to condition Michigan public employment on federal service history. Status: introduced.