Michigan · 2025-2026
HB 4045
Civil procedure: civil actions; lawsuits for exercising rights to free expression; provide protections against. Creates new act.
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Summary AI-generated
Michigan House Bill 4045 proposes creating a new act to provide protections against lawsuits for exercising rights to free expression within civil procedure. The legislation specifically addresses civil actions related to these rights.
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Sponsors + 11 cosponsors
- Kara Hope Democratic lead
- Carrie Rheingans Democratic
- Erin Byrnes Democratic
- Jason Hoskins Democratic
- Jason Morgan Democratic
- Jaz Martus Democratic
- Jennifer Conlin Democratic
- Jimmie Wilson Democratic
- Julie Brixie Democratic
- Julie Rogers Democratic
- Kelly Breen Democratic
- Matt Longjohn Democratic
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PASSED ROLL CALL # 347 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0 | upper | pass | 36 | 0 | 1 | Dec 18, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #262 Yeas 103 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not… | lower | pass | 103 | 0 | 0 | Oct 22, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |