Civil procedure: other; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; provide exception to notice requirements for actions filed in the court of claims. Amends sec. 6431 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.6431). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6047'26
This bill modifies Michigan's civil procedure rules to create an exception to the standard notice requirements for lawsuits involving criminal sexual conduct. Currently, individuals must file a written notice with the Court of Claims within one year of an incident to sue the state, but this legislation would allow those filing such specific sexual conduct claims to bypass that initial filing step. The change directly affects victims of criminal sexual conduct who wish to pursue legal action against the state, removing the immediate administrative hurdle of submitting a preliminary claim. The bill is tied to another piece of legislation, meaning it will only become effective if that companion bill is also passed into law.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jun 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jun 4, 2026
Last action Jun 9, 2026
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Jun 4, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Judiciary
lower
Jun 4, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Helena Scott
lower
1 primary · 22 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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State
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Helena Scott
DDemocratic
Co
Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Dievendorf
DDemocratic
Co
Erin Byrnes
DDemocratic
Co
J.R. Roth
RRepublican
Co
Jason Morgan
DDemocratic
Co
Jaz Martus
DDemocratic
Co
Jennifer Conlin
DDemocratic
Co
Jimmie Wilson
DDemocratic
Co
Joey Andrews
DDemocratic
Co
Julie Brixie
DDemocratic
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