2026 House Bill 6229

Civil procedure: bankruptcy; bankruptcy exemptions; modify.

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 5451 (MCL 600.5451), as amended by 2012 PA 451.

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Significantly raises and expands Michigan's bankruptcy property exemptions, introduces new protected categories, and establishes regular inflation-based adjustments to better safeguard debtors' assets.

Introduced in the House

July 29, 2026

Introduced by Reps. Brenda Carter (D-53) and Denise Mentzer (D-61)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations