MichiganBill text includes AI-affected industries in worker transition activities
Workers laid off from industries affected by artificial intelligence within the stated dates may qualify for economic transition activities under the bill text.
What it does
The text includes industries affected by artificial intelligence among industries affected by economic transition. Workers laid off from those industries within the stated dates may qualify for transition activities, but no particular help is guaranteed.
Argument forWorkers in AI-affected industries could be considered for job training, career advice, or income help if they meet the stated layoff conditions.
Argument againstWorkers may expect income or job help, but the text does not guarantee a particular service or payment, which could leave them unsure what support they can receive.
More detail
The text includes AI-affected industries in its definition of industries affected by economic transition. A transition worker is a Michigan worker laid off from a transition-impacted industry within the stated dates. Transition activities are described as activities workers may join to avoid economic harm. The text does not guarantee a particular service or payment. The worker definition covers people laid off since September 23, 2020, or who are or will be laid off on or after February 13, 2024, and before January 1, 2040.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Sep 29bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026Latest
- Sep 24referred to Committee on Government OperationsMinor
- Sep 24read a first timeMinor
- Sep 24introduced by Representative Rep. Joey AndrewsIntroduced
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