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MI HB5973
Bill
Status
11/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
Vicki Barnett
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AI Summary
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Adds a new 6-year statute of limitations for civil actions charging sexual harassment as defined in the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act.
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Applies the extended limitation period to sexual harassment claims brought under MCL 37.2103.
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Renumbers subsequent subsections in MCL 600.5805 to accommodate the new sexual harassment provision.
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Maintains all existing statute of limitations periods for other tort claims including assault, battery, malpractice, products liability, and general injury actions.
Legislative Description
Civil procedure; statute of limitations; sexual harassment tort claims; increase statute of limitations. Amends sec. 5805 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5805).
Civil procedure, civil actions
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 11/14/2014
12/2/2014