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MI SB1058
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends MCL 600.5805 (the Revised Judicature Act of 1961) to modify statute of limitations provisions for civil actions
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Adds new subsection (15) establishing a 3-year period of limitations for drug product liability actions that were previously barred under section 2946(5), measured from the effective date of the amendment deleting that section
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Renumbers existing provisions (16) through (18) to account for the new subsection, with "dating relationship" defined as frequent, intimate associations primarily characterized by expectation of affectional involvement
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Takes effect only if Senate Bill No. 132 of the 97th Legislature is enacted into law
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Introduced September 16, 2014, referred to Committee on Government Operations
Legislative Description
Civil procedure; statute of limitations; drug product liability cases previously prohibited because of FDA approval defense; allow to be commenced within 3 years after repeal of the defense. Amends sec. 5805 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5805). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0132'13
Health, pharmaceuticals
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
9/16/2014