HB5121

Civil procedure: service of process; cost for service of process for personal protection orders; eliminate. Amends sec. 2950a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2950a) & adds secs. 2950d & 2950p. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5120'25, HB 6033'26

Introduced·10/23/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5121 eliminates the cost for service of process for personal protection orders.

Michigan HB5121 amends the Michigan Compiled Laws to eliminate the cost for service of process for personal protection orders. The bill specifies that the service of these orders must be done personally, by registered or certified mail, or by any other method allowed by Michigan court rules. It also mandates that law enforcement agencies enter the personal protection order into the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) immediately upon receipt.

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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