SB34 clarifies and expands key definitions related to employment and public accommodations. It broadens the definition of "sex" to explicitly include pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions, ensuring these are protected under anti-discrimination law. The bill also updates definitions of employers, labor organizations, and public accommodations—including certain private clubs—while clarifying what qualifies as a public service.

The Michigan State Senate passed SB34 on April 17, 2025 by a vote of 22 to 14. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation expands government regulation on businesses. It also replaces clear language, such as "women," with woke terms, such as "lactating status." Expanding these mandates forces private businesses to comply with additional government requirements in hiring and public accommodations. Such laws divide Americans, pit them against each other, and increase government interference in private business, which government has no legitimate authority to do. We must remain true to our commitment to equality, and resist attempts to divide us.