HB5316

Civil procedure: venue; venue of certain cases commenced by the attorney general; modify. Amends sec. 1631 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1631).

Chamber Passed·1/21/26

Modifies venue rules for cases commenced by the attorney general in Michigan.

This bill amends Michigan's civil procedure law to specify that the county where the state government is seated is a proper venue for cases initiated by the attorney general on behalf of the state or its people. It also applies when no other venue provisions are applicable.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 56–49 · Jan 21
Current
Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
15
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

56 Yea

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49 Nay

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Calendar

Dec 17, 2025

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

Dec 10, 2025

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

History

Jan 27

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Jan 27

Senate

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

Jan 21

House

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