HB 6436

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.

In committee Last action October 28, 2026: bill electronically reproduced October 21, 2026

Official bill page and text: legislature.mi.gov

Sponsors 3

Prime sponsor: Kristian Grant
Cosponsors (2): Kara Hope, Tonya Phillips

Status

In committee as of October 28, 2026. The 103rd Legislature serves until the 104th convenes on January 13, 2027.

Referred to: House Judiciary (from the official referral record)

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 4

Date	Chamber	Action
October 28, 2026	House	bill electronically reproduced October 21, 2026
October 21, 2026	House	referred to Committee on Judiciary
October 21, 2026	House	read a first time
October 21, 2026	House	introduced by Representative Rep. Kristian Grant

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