5 New MI Laws That Will Change Your Life In 2025

MICHIGAN — With 2025 just days away, it's time to look at a few new major laws that are going into place in Michigan next year.

Some of the laws, such as a minimum wage increase, goes into effect right away on Jan. 1, while others will start later in 2025.

Here are some of Michigan's new laws going into effect in 2025 and how'll they can impact your life:

Minimum Wage Increases

Michigan's minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1 to $10.56 an hour, up from $10.33 an hour in 2024. The tipped minimum wage increases from $4.01 to $3.93 an hour. Minimum wage will then jump again on Feb. 21 to $12.48 an hour and the tipped wage to $5.99.

That additional increase is because the Michigan Supreme Court reinstated the Wage Act, which was originally approved to appear on the ballot in 2018. But before it could reach voters, Republican-led lawmakers adopted it and later watered-down the proposal, violating the state's constitution.

Earned Sick Time

Starting on Feb. 21, all Michigan employers will be required to provide their employees with designated sick time.

Michigan businesses with 10 or more employees must offer a full 72 hours of paid sick leave. Businesses with fewer than 10 employees must offer up to 40 hours of paid sick leave and 32 hours of unpaid leave.

Automatic Voter Registration

Starting on June 30, The Michigan Secretary of State's office will automatically register you to vote when you apply for a license or state ID card. The office will send applicants notices with information on how to decline registration if they choose.

Car Safety Restraints

Starting in 2025, a child must be placed in a rear-facing child seat until the child is at least 2-years-old or has reached the designated weight or height limit of the seat's manufacturer.

After meeting one of the above, the child is then switched to a forward-facing child seat with a harness until the child is either at least 5-years-old or has reached the designated weight or height limit of the seat's manufacturer.

Finally, the child will then be able to sit in a booster seat with a belt until the child is at least 8-years-old or 4 feet, 9 inches tall.

School Cardiac Emergency Response Plan

The new law will require schools to have a comprehensive cardiac emergency response plans at school athletic facilities and school events. School officials must also add a training requirement for school athletic coaches. The new law will take effect at the start of the 2025-2026 school year.