SB0260

Torts: governmental immunity; governmental agency and employee liability for criminal sexual conduct; allow. Amends sec. 7 of 1964 PA 170 (MCL 691.1407) & adds sec. 7d. TIE BAR WITH: SB 257'25

Chamber Passed·5/20/25

Michigan SB0260 amends governmental immunity laws to allow liability for criminal sexual conduct by public university or college or school district.

Michigan SB0260 amends the Michigan Compiled Laws to allow liability for criminal sexual conduct by employees or agents of public universities, colleges, or school districts under specific conditions. This includes situations where the institution was negligent in hiring, supervision, or training, or had knowledge of the conduct and failed to report it. The bill specifies that governmental agencies remain immune from tort liability for most actions, except in cases of gross negligence or specific exceptions like search and rescue operations.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 25–9 · May 20, 2025
Current
Government Operations Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

25 Yea

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9 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

May 6, 2025

9:30 AM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

May 1, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

History

May 20, 2025

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 143 Yeas 25 Nays 9 Excused 3 Not Voting 0

May 20, 2025

House

Received On 05/20/2025

May 20, 2025

House

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