2026 House Bill 5963

Civil procedure: other; civil process arrest exemptions; modify.

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 1821 (MCL 600.1821).

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Updates Michigan's civil arrest exemption laws by clarifying eligible categories, removing gender-based exemptions, and reinforcing due process protections for individuals involved in legal proceedings.

Introduced in the House

May 13, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Will Snyder (D-87) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Mai Xiong (D-13) and Mike McFall (D-14)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary