HB5120

Civil procedure: service of process; cost for service of process for personal protection orders; eliminate. Amends secs. 2559 & 2950 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2559 & 600.2950). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5121'25, HB 6033'26

Introduced·10/23/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5120 eliminates costs for serving personal protection orders.

Michigan HB5120 amends sections 2559 and 2950 of the Michigan Compiled Laws to eliminate fees for serving personal protection orders. This bill ensures that law enforcement agencies do not charge petitioners for the service of these orders, aiming to provide immediate and effective enforcement of personal protection orders without financial barriers. The changes apply to all personal protection orders issued under the specified sections, ensuring that individuals seeking protection can obtain and enforce these orders without incurring additional costs.

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Calendar

Jun 24

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

Jun 3

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

History

Jun 24

House

Reported With Recommendation With Substitute (h-1)

Jun 24

House

Referred To Second Reading

Oct 28, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/23/2025