2026 House Bill 5652

Civil procedure: other; racing facilities and racetracks; provide immunity from nuisance claims.

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2940a.

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House Bill No. 5652 grants immunity to established racing facilities and racetracks from nuisance and similar lawsuits by nearby property owners, provided the racetrack predates the claimant's property, while preserving compliance with environmental and safety laws.

Introduced in the House

March 3, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Brian BeGole (R-71) and 25 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Ken Borton (R-105), Mike Harris (R-52), Timothy Beson (R-96), Alicia St. Germaine (R-62), Matt Bierlein (R-97), Jason Woolford (R-50), Steve Frisbie (R-44), David Martin (R-68), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Julie Brixie (D-73), Tim Kelly (R-93), Gregory Alexander (R-98), James DeSana (R-29), David Prestin (R-108), Mike Hoadley (R-99), Rachelle Smit (R-43), Joseph Fox (R-101), Bryan Posthumus (R-90), Angela Rigas (R-79), Jasper Martus (D-69), Gina Johnsen (R-78), Luke Meerman (R-89), Jennifer Wortz (R-35), Curtis VanderWall (R-102) and Will Snyder (D-87)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

March 12, 2026

Reported without amendment

March 19, 2026

Passed in the House 64 to 38 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

March 24, 2026

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