2025 Senate Bill 500

Torts: defenses; immunity; provide for individual reacting to a riot.

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2922d.

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Senate Bill No. 500 amends Michigan law to grant civil immunity to individuals acting in self-defense during riots, shielding them from liability for property damage or personal injury resulting from such actions.

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 13, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Jim Runestad (R-23)

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