Michigan · 2025-2026

SB 257

Civil procedure: statute of limitations; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; extend period of limitations, and add grace period for past occurrences. Amends sec. 5851b of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5851b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 258'25, SB 259'25

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Summary AI-generated

Michigan SB 257 proposes to amend section 5851b of the 1961 PA 236 to extend the statute of limitations for civil actions involving criminal sexual conduct. The bill also adds a grace period for past occurrences of such conduct. This legislation is tied to SB 258'25 and SB 259'25.

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Issue tags AI-classified

Criminal Justice & Policing 95% Civil Rights & Liberties 85%

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Sponsors + 1 cosponsors

Kevin Hertel Democratic lead
Sam Singh Democratic

Roll-call votes on this bill

Question	Chamber	Result	Yea	Nay	Other	Date	Source
PASSED ROLL CALL # 140 YEAS 25 NAYS 9 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0	upper	pass	25	9	3	May 20, 2025	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0