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SB 352

Civil procedure: costs and fees; filing fees for attorney general in enforcing the telephone solicitation act; prohibit. Amends sec. 2529 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2529). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0351'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Anthony and 11 co-sponsors

Michigan prohibits the Attorney General from paying filing fees when enforcing the Telephone Solicitation Act to reduce enforcement costs and barriers.

referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
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Bill Summary · SB 352

Legislative bill overview

SB 352 amends Michigan's civil procedure laws to prohibit the Attorney General from charging filing fees when enforcing the Telephone Solicitation Act. The bill removes a cost barrier that may have previously applied to AG enforcement actions against illegal telemarketing violations.

Why is this important

Filing fees, even modest ones, can create friction in consumer protection enforcement by requiring the AG's office to budget for these costs or reduce enforcement activity. Eliminating these fees streamlines the state's ability to pursue telemarketing violations, potentially increasing enforcement against predatory calling practices that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Court cost recovery: Removing filing fees may shift costs from litigants to the general court system, affecting judicial budget allocations
  • Scope ambiguity: Unclear whether this applies only to initial filings or all procedural costs in telephone solicitation cases
  • Enforcement equity: May create questions about whether similar fee waivers should apply to other consumer protection statutes or private citizens' claims

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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