Michigan 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: Introduced

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.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits civil actions against specific opioid settlement defendants.

This bill amends current civil procedure laws to bar civil actions against certain defendants involved in opioid litigation settlements. It specifically targets defendants that have reached settlements related to opioid litigation.

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

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Action History

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

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (147)

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public-safety civil-rights healthcare
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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).
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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