Labor: leave; local unit of government’s option to provide paid leave for military active service; modify to reflect mandatory paid leave for certain members of law enforcement agencies and fire departments. Amends sec. 3a of 1955 PA 133 (MCL 32.273a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5233’25
Key claim: Michigan updated its 1955 military-leave statute so local governments’ optional paid leave for active military service now reflects mandatory paid leave for certain police officers and firefighters.
Abstract
(HB5232 · 103rd Legislature) Labor: leave; local unit of government’s option to provide paid leave for military active service; modify to reflect mandatory paid leave for certain members of law enforcement agencies and fire departments. Amends sec. 3a of 1955 PA 133 (MCL 32.273a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5233’25 Sponsor: Rep. Matt Koleszar (D) + 13 co-sponsors Latest vote: Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 200 — 33-3 (passed, 2026-07-03) Latest action (2026-07-29): Assigned Pa 57’26 With Immediate Effect
Why this matters
For local government employers, this conforming amendment narrows discretion by aligning the 1955 military-leave statute with a new mandate that certain police officers and firefighters receive paid leave for active military service. Affected public safety workers gain a guaranteed benefit floor, while municipalities face a defined payroll obligation rather than a policy choice. The change is narrow in scope but locks in a mandatory cost for local public safety payrolls.