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HB5035 • 2026

Civil procedure: civil actions; civil action for making a false representation in assisted reproduction; provide for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2980. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5036'25

Civil procedure: civil actions; civil action for making a false representation in assisted reproduction; provide for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2980. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5036'25

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Sponsor
John Roth (District 104), Mark Tisdel (District 55), Samantha Steckloff (District 19), Alicia St. Germaine (District 62), Kathy Schmaltz (District 46), Gina Johnsen (District 78), Douglas Wozniak (District 59), Brian BeGole (District 71), Ken Borton (District 105)
Last action
2026-02-24
Official status
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Civil procedure: civil actions; civil action for making a false representation in assisted reproduction; provide for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2980. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5036'25

Civil procedure: civil actions; civil action for making a false representation in assisted reproduction; provide for.

What This Bill Does

  • Civil procedure: civil actions; civil action for making a false representation in assisted reproduction; provide for.
  • Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec.
  • 2980.
  • TIE BAR WITH: HB 5036'25

Limits and Unknowns

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Amendments

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H-1

8

substitute (H-1) adopted

Plain English: substitute (H-1) adopted 8

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-24 SJ 16 Pg. 117

    PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  2. 2026-02-24 SJ 16 Pg. 117

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  3. 2026-02-18 HJ 12 Pg. 118

    read a second time

  4. 2026-02-18 HJ 12 Pg. 118

    substitute (H-1) adopted

  5. 2026-02-18 HJ 12 Pg. 118

    placed on third reading

  6. 2026-02-18 HJ 12 Pg. 120

    placed on immediate passage

  7. 2026-02-18 HJ 12 Pg. 120

    read a third time

  8. 2026-02-18 HJ 12 Pg. 120

    passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #34 Yeas 61 Nays 48 Excused 0 Not Voting 1

  9. 2026-02-18 HJ 12 Pg. 120

    transmitted

  10. 2025-12-09 HJ 112 Pg. 1877

    reported with recommendation without amendment

  11. 2025-12-09 HJ 112 Pg. 1877

    referred to second reading

  12. 2025-09-25 HJ 87 Pg. 1032

    bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2025

  13. 2025-09-24 HJ 86 Pg. 1024

    introduced by Representative Rep. John Roth

  14. 2025-09-24 HJ 86 Pg. 1024

    read a first time

  15. 2025-09-24 HJ 86 Pg. 1024

    referred to Committee on Families and Veterans

Official Summary Text

Civil procedure: civil actions; civil action for making a false representation in assisted reproduction; provide for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2980. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5036'25