SB0611

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: SB 0612'25, HB 5121'25

Chamber Passed·12/9/25

Michigan SB0611 amends civil procedure laws to eliminate costs for service of process for personal protection orders.

Michigan SB0611 amends sections 2559 and 2950 of the Michigan Compiled Laws to eliminate fees for service of process for personal protection orders. The bill specifies that law enforcement agencies may not charge more than $50 for service of multiple documents at the same time. It also mandates that personal protection orders must be served personally or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. The bill includes provisions for the immediate enforcement of personal protection orders and outlines the penalties for violating such orders.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 35–0 · Dec 9, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Nov 13, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

Oct 30, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

History

Dec 10, 2025

House

Read A First Time

Dec 10, 2025

House

Referred To Committee On Judiciary

Dec 9, 2025

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 323 Yeas 35 Nays 0 Excused 2 Not Voting 0