2025 Senate Bill 387

Civil procedure: statute of limitations; accrual of cause of action for groundwater contamination cases; revise.

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 5830.

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Senate Bill No. 387 amends Michigan law to allow claims for damages or injury from hazardous substances to accrue when the harm is discovered, rather than when it occurs, potentially extending the timeframe for affected individuals to seek legal recourse.

Introduced in the Senate

June 10, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-8) and six co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Jeff Irwin (D-15), Stephanie Chang (D-3), Dayna Polehanki (D-5), Veronica Klinefelt (D-11), Rosemary Bayer (D-13) and Sue Shink (D-14)

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment