Financial institutions: generally; 1966 PA 326; amend to exempt earned wage access services. Amends sec. 1 of 1966 PA 326 (MCL 438.31). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5558'26

HB 5568 amends Michigan's 1966 interest rate law (MCL 438.31) to explicitly exempt "earned wage access services" from the 7% annual interest cap. This means providers of early paycheck access services (like apps or employer programs that let workers withdraw earned wages before payday) can charge rates outside the standard limit. The bill directly affects workers who use these services and the companies offering them. It clarifies an existing exemption under the law without changing the 7% cap for other loans.