2011 Senate Bill 783 / 2012 Public Act 268

Ban certain lawsuits against CPAs

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 27, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-20)

To establish that certified public accountants are not liable for damages in lawsuits where the claimant is not a client, even if the person asserts standing based on an assignment from the client, or the voluntary acquisition of the claim through foreclosure or another form of surrender, or due to a writing not signed by the client.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 22, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 14, 2012

Passed in the Senate 31 to 7 (details)

Received in the House

March 15, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services

June 6, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 13, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 14, 2012

Passed in the House 86 to 24 (details)

To establish that certified public accountants are not liable for damages in lawsuits where the claimant is not a client, even if the person asserts standing based on an assignment from the client, or the voluntary acquisition of the claim through foreclosure or another form of surrender, or due to a writing not signed by the client.

Received in the Senate

June 14, 2012

Passed in the Senate 31 to 7 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 25, 2012