Michigan 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 616 — Civil procedure: civil actions; civil actions against certain opioid litigation settlement defendants; prohibit. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 2022 PA 85 (MCL 691.1672 & 691.1673).

Last action — 7/2/2026 - placed on third reading

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  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 July 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    0 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits civil actions against certain opioid settlement defendants.

This bill amends previous legislation to prevent civil lawsuits against specific defendants involved in opioid litigation settlements. It simplifies the legal process for these defendants by limiting their liability in certain cases.

Summary

Civil procedure: civil actions; civil actions against certain opioid litigation settlement defendants; prohibit. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 2022 PA 85 (MCL 691.1672 & 691.1673).

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. 7/2/2026 - placed on third reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

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 ROLL CALL # 329 YEAS 21 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 21 Yea · 15 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11202
Republican 10100
Democrat 01200
Total 211502
% of votes cast 55%39%0%5%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Barrett — Yea
Stamas — Yea
Bizon — Yea
Lucido — Yea
Outman — Yea
MacDonald — Yea
MacGregor — Yea
Schmidt — Yea
Shirkey — Yea
Zorn — Yea
LaSata — Yea
Bullock — Nay
Ananich — Nay
Hollier — Not Voting
Horn — Not Voting
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Nay
Erika Geiss Democrat Nay
Jeff Irwin Democrat Nay
Jeremy Moss Democrat Nay
Kevin Hertel Democrat Nay
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Nay
Paul Wojno Democrat Nay
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Nay
Sean McCann Democrat Nay
Stephanie Chang Democrat Nay
Sylvia Santana Democrat Nay
Winnie Brinks Democrat Nay
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Curtis S VanderWall Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Gregory Alexander Republican Nay
Jim Runestad Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 616 do?
Civil procedure: civil actions; civil actions against certain opioid litigation settlement defendants; prohibit. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 2022 PA 85 (MCL 691.1672 & 691.1673).
Who sponsors SB 616?
SB 616 is sponsored by Aric Nesbitt (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 616?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced July 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 616?
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