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

HB 6436 — Civil procedure: statute of limitations; statute of limitation for libel or slander; modify. Amends sec. 5805 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5805) & adds sec. 5819.

Last action — 10/28/2026 - bill electronically reproduced 10/21/2026

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced October 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

This bill modifies the statute of limitations for libel or slander.

The bill aims to change the time period in which one can bring a lawsuit for libel or slander. The specific details of the modifications are not available.

Summary

Civil procedure: statute of limitations; statute of limitation for libel or slander; modify. Amends sec. 5805 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5805) & adds sec. 5819.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 10/28/2026 - bill electronically reproduced 10/21/2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 6436 do?
Civil procedure: statute of limitations; statute of limitation for libel or slander; modify. Amends sec. 5805 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5805) & adds sec. 5819.
Who sponsors HB 6436?
HB 6436 is sponsored by Kristian Grant (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 6436?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced October 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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