Civil procedure: other; notice requirements for actions filed in the court of claims; modify. Amends sec. 6431 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.6431).
This bill modifies the rules for filing claims against the state of Michigan in the Court of Claims. It requires individuals seeking compensation for property damage or personal injuries to submit a written notice or claim within six months of the incident, rather than the previous one-year deadline. The notice must include specific details such as when and where the incident occurred, a description of the damages, and the name of the state department involved. Once filed, the document must be verified by an authorized officer and sent to the state's attorney general and the relevant agencies. These changes apply only to claims brought in the Court of Claims and do not affect compensation cases under the wrongful imprisonment compensation act.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Dec 2024
House Passage
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Sep 17, 2024
Last action Dec 18, 2024
Floor votes · House Dec 13, 2024
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Dec 18, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Dec 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Dec 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call # 509 Yeas 56 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 54
lower
Dec 4, 2024
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Dec 4, 2024
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Sep 17, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Judiciary
lower
Sep 17, 2024
Introduced
introduced by Representative Jim Haadsma
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Jim Haadsma
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