SB0616

Civil procedure: civil actions; civil actions against certain opioid litigation settlement defendants; prohibit. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 2022 PA 85 (MCL 691.1672 & 691.1673).

Complete·7/23/26

Michigan SB0616 prohibits civil actions against certain opioid litigation settlement defendants.

Michigan SB0616 amends civil procedure laws to prohibit civil actions against certain opioid litigation settlement defendants. The bill specifies that no action can be brought against released entities in various opioid-related settlements, including those with Walgreens, CVS, and others, after certain dates. These settlements involve released claims against entities like Walgreens Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy, and others. The prohibition applies to both the state of Michigan and its political subdivisions.

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Roll Call Votes

102 Yea

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6 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 15

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

Nov 13, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

History

Jul 29

Senate

Approved By Governor 7/21/2026 1:28 Pm

Jul 29

Senate

Filed With Secretary Of State 7/23/2026 11:32 Am

Jul 29

Senate

Assigned Pa 0049'26 With Immediate Effect