HB4397

Courts: judges; personal information and physical safety protections for judges, their families, and household members; enhance. Creates new act.

Chamber Passed·11/13/25

Michigan HB4397 enhances protections for judges and their families by restricting the public display of personal information.

Michigan HB4397, known as the Judicial Protection Act, aims to safeguard the personal information of judges and their immediate family members. The act allows judges to request that public bodies and individuals not publicly post or display specific personal information, including date of birth, residential address, and other identifying details. Public bodies must comply with these requests within five business days. The act also provides legal recourse for judges or their family members who face noncompliance, allowing them to seek injunctive relief or other legal actions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 84–17 · Nov 13, 2025
Current
Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

84 Yea

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17 Nay

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Calendar

Oct 29, 2025

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

May 7, 2025

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

History

Dec 2, 2025

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Dec 2, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety

Nov 13, 2025

House

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