2025 Senate Bill 261

Civil procedure: other; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; provide exception to notice requirements for actions filed in the court of claims.

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 6431 (MCL 600.6431), as amended by 2020 PA 42.

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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 Sen. Veronica Klinefelt (D-11) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Sam Singh (D-28) 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