HB 6436·MI·house
Civil procedure: statute of limitations; statute of limitation for libel or slander; modify. Amends sec. 5805 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5805) & adds sec. 5819.
IntroducedFiled Oct 21, 2026
Sponsor: Kristian Grant (D)
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bill electronically reproduced 10/21/2026
Oct 21, 2026
Summary
The bill changes Michigan's existing civil statute of limitations and creates a new section specifically addressing libel and slander actions. It updates MCL 600.5805 and introduces MCL 600.5819. The change aims to clarify the time limits for filing these types of lawsuits.
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