Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 1138 — Civil procedure: bankruptcy; bankruptcy exemptions; modify. Amends sec. 5451 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5451).

Last action — 9/15/2026 - referred to Committee on Government Operations

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill modifies bankruptcy exemption laws in Michigan.

The bill amends existing laws related to bankruptcy exemptions in Michigan. It aims to update the parameters under which certain assets may be protected during bankruptcy proceedings.

Summary

Civil procedure: bankruptcy; bankruptcy exemptions; modify. Amends sec. 5451 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5451).

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 9/15/2026 - referred to Committee on Government Operations

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 13 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSED

Passed 21 Yea · 14 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19000
Republican 11303
Unaffiliated 1100
Total 211403
% of votes cast 55%37%0%8%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Greene — Yea
Outman — Nay
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Nay
Dan Lauwers Republican Nay
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Not Voting
John Damoose Republican Nay
Jon Bumstead Republican Nay
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Not Voting
Lana Theis Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Nay
Michael Webber Republican Nay
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Roger Hauck Republican Nay
Roger Victory Republican Nay
Ruth Johnson Republican Not Voting
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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Subjects

finance
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1138 do?
Civil procedure: bankruptcy; bankruptcy exemptions; modify. Amends sec. 5451 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5451).
Who sponsors SB 1138?
SB 1138 is sponsored by Mary Cavanagh (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 1138?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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