Civil procedure: other; certain references in the revised judicature act; make gender neutral. Amends secs. 1410, 2005, 2162, 2807, 3344, 5451, 6023a & 6131 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1410 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HJR F'25
HB 4628 updates Michigan's Revised Judicature Act to replace gendered terms like "husband and wife" with neutral language such as "spouse" or "individual" across multiple sections. It specifically amends provisions in Sections 1410, 2005, 2162, 2807, 3344, 5451, 6023a, and 6131, which govern civil procedures, spousal privileges, property rights, and bankruptcy exemptions. The bill does not change legal rights or procedures but ensures court documents and laws use inclusive language. This affects anyone involved in Michigan civil or family court cases, including plaintiffs, defendants, and legal professionals.
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 10, 2025
Last action Jun 11, 2025
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Jun 10, 2025
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referred to Committee on Government Operations
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Jun 10, 2025
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introduced by Representative Rep. Carol Glanville
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1 primary · 26 co-sponsors
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Carol Glanville
DDemocratic
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Betsy Coffia
DDemocratic
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Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
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Denise Mentzer
DDemocratic
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Donavan McKinney
DDemocratic
Co
Dylan Wegela
DDemocratic
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Emily Dievendorf
DDemocratic
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Erin Byrnes
DDemocratic
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Helena Scott
DDemocratic
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Jason Hoskins
DDemocratic
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Jason Morgan
DDemocratic
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