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HB 6048

Civil procedure: statute of limitations; statute of limitations for criminal sexual conduct violations; revise statute of limitations and notice requirements for actions against state government. Amends sec. 6452 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.6452).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 22 co-sponsors

HB 6048 would revise civil procedure time limits, including general civil actions, CSC offense limits, and notice requirements for suits against state government.

bill electronically reproduced 06/04/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 6048

Bill Overview

  • Jurisdiction: Michigan
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Official Title: Civil procedure: statute of limitations; statute of limitations for criminal sexual conduct violations; revise statute of limitations and notice requirements for actions against state government. Amends sec. 6452 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.6452).
  • Bill Number: HB 6048
  • Introduced by: Rep. John Roth (06/04/2026)
  • Co-sponsors: A broad slate of sponsors including Penelope Tsernoglou, Emily Dievendorf, Jaz Martus, Julie Brixie, Natalie Price, Carrie Rheingans, Noah Arbit, Erin Byrnes, Reggie Miller, Sharon MacDonell, Samantha Steckloff, Helena Scott, Tonya Phillips, Jimmie Wilson, Veronica Paiz, Jennifer Conlin, Jason Morgan, Mike McFall, Matt Longjohn, J.R. Roth, Stephanie Young, Kara Hope, Joey Andrews
  • Referral: Committee on Judiciary (as of 06/04/2026)

Purpose and Intent

The bill seeks to revise several aspects of civil procedure related to time limits and notice requirements. Specifically, it addresses:
- The statute of limitations applicable to civil actions (general time limits for filing certain claims)
- The statute of limitations for certain criminal sexual conduct (CSC) violations
- Notice requirements and related timing for actions against the state government

Overall, the measure appears to standardize, extend, or otherwise modify time frame rules governing when lawsuits or claims may be brought, with particular emphasis on CSC-related matters and government-immunity/notice contexts.

Key Provisions (Proposed Changes)

While the exact statutory text is not provided in the summary, the described scope indicates the bill would:

  • Civil actions (general): Potentially modify the standard statute of limitations governing civil actions, which could include:

    • Extending or narrowing the filing window for certain categories of claims
    • Introducing new exceptions or tolling rules (e.g., discovery rule, latent injuries)
    • Clarifying deadlines for specific claim types (contract, tort, personal injury, property damage)

  • Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) violations: Establish a revised statute of limitations for prosecuting CSC offenses. This could involve:

    • Extending the period during which a CSC offense may be charged, or
    • Establishing new categorization where some offenses have longer or shorter windows
    • Potential retroactivity or special rules for assault, rape, exploitation, or aggravated CSC contexts

  • Actions against state government – notice and timing: Adjustments to notice requirements and deadlines when bringing claims against state and possibly local government entities, including:

    • Requirements for timely notice to the state or its agencies
    • Deadlines for commencement of actions after occurrence or discovery of injury
    • Procedures for tolling, extensions, or waivers related to governmental defendants

  • Cross-references: Amends Section 6452 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.6452), which governs certain civil procedure aspects and presages alignment with the above changes.

Who Is Affected

  • Private plaintiffs pursuing civil claims that fall under the revised statute of limitations or revised notice regimes
  • Individuals charged with or investigating CSC offenses under the new CSC limitation period
  • State and local government entities and their agencies, departments, and instrumentalities that may be named in civil actions and must comply with updated notice requirements
  • Legal practitioners and courts handling civil cases, CSC prosecutions, and government-related claims, who will apply the new timelines and notice standards

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Current Status: As of 06/04/2026, HB 6048 has been introduced and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
  • Process: Typical Michigan bill path includes committee review, potential amendments, floor votes in House and Senate, and eventual signing or veto by the Governor.
  • Effective Date: No explicit effective date provided in the summary; typical law changes may include a future effective date or retroactive provisions depending on enacted language.
  • Sunset/Review: Not indicated in the summary; would depend on the final bill language.

Potential Implications

  • Could broaden or narrow the time frames within which civil lawsuits or CSC prosecutions must be commenced.
  • May improve protection for victims of CSC by extending filing timelines, or conversely impose tighter limits that affect ability to sue after lengthy injury discovery.
  • Might reduce procedural hurdles for actions against the state by clarifying or shortening notice requirements, or conversely impose stricter notice timelines.
  • Judicial administration will need to adjust to new deadlines, tolling rules, and potential shifts in case processing priorities.

If you’d like, I can incorporate the exact statutory changes once the bill text is available, and provide a line-by-line comparison with current law.

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

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