MI Survivors

Justice for Survivors bill status

Last checked on legislature.mi.gov: 15 October 2026

As of 15 October 2026, none of the ten Justice for Survivors bills has had a vote in the Michigan House. The Senate bills, SB 257 to 261, have been in the House Committee on Government Operations since 20 May 2025. The House bills, HB 6047 to 6051, have been in the House Committee on Judiciary since 4 June 2026.

Senate bills (passed the Senate)

BillLead sponsorWhat it doesWhere it isLast action
SB 257Sen. Kevin HertelExtends the civil deadline for people abused as minors and adds a one-year window for older claims (MCL 600.5851b).House Committee on Government Operations20 May 2025: Passed the Senate 25 to 9 on 20 May 2025, then referred to the House Committee on Government Operations
SB 258Sen. Sam SinghReplaces the 10-year period for criminal sexual conduct damages claims with the deadlines in section 5851b (MCL 600.5805(6)).House Committee on Government Operations20 May 2025: Passed the Senate 25 to 9 on 20 May 2025, then referred to the House Committee on Government Operations
SB 259Sen. Mallory McMorrowExempts these claims from the 3-year deadline for claims against the state (MCL 600.6452).House Committee on Government Operations20 May 2025: Passed the Senate 25 to 9 on 20 May 2025, then referred to the House Committee on Government Operations
SB 260Sen. Jeff IrwinRemoves governmental immunity for public universities, colleges and school districts in some criminal sexual conduct claims (MCL 691.1407).House Committee on Government Operations20 May 2025: Passed the Senate 25 to 9 on 20 May 2025, then referred to the House Committee on Government Operations
SB 261Sen. Veronica KlinefeltExempts these claims from the notice requirement for claims against the state (MCL 600.6431).House Committee on Government Operations20 May 2025: Passed the Senate 25 to 9 on 20 May 2025, then referred to the House Committee on Government Operations

House bills

BillLead sponsorWhat it doesWhere it isLast action
HB 6047Rep. Julie BrixieSame text as SB 257.House Committee on Judiciary4 June 2026: Introduced and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary
HB 6048Rep. John RothSame subject as SB 259.House Committee on Judiciary4 June 2026: Introduced and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary
HB 6049Rep. Noah ArbitSame subject as SB 258.House Committee on Judiciary4 June 2026: Introduced and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary
HB 6050Rep. Julie BrixieSame subject as SB 260.House Committee on Judiciary4 June 2026: Introduced and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary
HB 6051Rep. Helena ScottSame subject as SB 261.House Committee on Judiciary4 June 2026: Introduced and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary

Earlier versions

In the 2023-24 session the House passed HB 4485, 4486 and 4487 on 27 June 2024. HB 4485 became Public Act 268 of 2024, which changed the deadline for criminal charges from 2 April 2025. HB 4486 and HB 4487 were referred to a Senate committee on 30 July 2024 and went no further.

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