HB4840

Courts: business court; types of cases heard by the business court; revise. Amends sec. 8031 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8031).

Chamber Passed·11/4/25

Amends Michigan law to revise the types of cases heard by the business court.

The bill amends Michigan law to revise the types of cases heard by the business court. It specifies that the business court will hear actions involving business enterprises and commercial disputes, including those related to organizational structure, governance, finances, contractual agreements, and commercial transactions. It excludes certain types of actions such as personal injury, product liability, family division matters, probate, criminal matters, and employment discrimination. The changes take effect 90 days after the bill is enacted into law.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 99–1 · Nov 4, 2025
Current
Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

99 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Oct 22, 2025

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

Sep 24, 2025

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

History

Nov 6, 2025

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Nov 6, 2025

Senate

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

Nov 4, 2025

House

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