2025 Senate Bill 259

Civil procedure: statute of limitations; statute of limitations for criminal sexual conduct violations; revise statute of limitations and notice requirements for actions against state government.

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 6452 (MCL 600.6452), as amended by 2020 PA 44.

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Senate Bills 257-261 extends the statute of limitations for civil actions by victims of criminal sexual conduct, revives certain past claims, and caps damages for previously time-barred claims.

Introduced in the Senate

April 23, 2025

Introduced by Sens. Mallory McMorrow (D-8) and Kevin Hertel (D-12)

Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

May 6, 2025

Reported without amendment

May 7, 2025

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Reported without amendment

May 20, 2025

Passed in the Senate 25 to 9 (details)

Received in the House

May 20, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations