HB 6051 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 4, 2026 Last action Jun 9, 2026
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Jun 4, 2026
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referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Jun 4, 2026
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introduced by Representative Rep. Helena Scott
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1 primary · 22 co-sponsors

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