Mich. Comp. Laws § § 37.2507
Plan.
Operative Text
Sec. 507. A person subject to this article may adopt and carry out a plan to eliminate present effects of past discriminatory practices or assure equal opportunity with respect to religion, race, color, national origin, or sex if the plan is filed with the commission under rules of the commission and the commission approves the plan.
Michigan Civil Rights Act § 37.2507 allows covered persons or entities to voluntarily create and implement a formal plan aimed at correcting the lingering effects of past discrimination or at promoting equal opportunity in housing or other covered areas on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, or sex. Such a plan does not take effect unilaterally — it must be filed with the Michigan Civil Rights Commission and receive the Commission's approval before it can be carried out. The provision essentially creates a structured, supervised pathway for remedial or affirmative equal-opportunity efforts.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under MCL § 37.2507, property owners and managers who wish to proactively address historical discriminatory practices or advance equal opportunity in their operations have a formal mechanism to do so. A compliant operator generally prepares a written plan, submits it to the Michigan Civil Rights Commission in accordance with the Commission's rules, and waits for official approval before implementing any plan-specific measures. Maintaining documentation of the filing and approval process is a common practice among operators who pursue this voluntary pathway.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
MCL § 37.2507 establishes that any remedial or equal-opportunity plan affecting tenants must go through the Michigan Civil Rights Commission — it cannot simply be self-declared by a housing provider. Tenants who believe a plan is being applied to them without proper Commission approval, or who have concerns about discriminatory practices in their housing, may consider contacting the Michigan Civil Rights Commission to inquire about whether a valid approved plan exists. Tenant-rights organizations can also help individuals understand how this provision interacts with broader protections under the Michigan Civil Rights Act.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated October 13, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation