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MI HB6254
Bill
Status
9/23/2020
Primary Sponsor
Nate Shannon
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AI Summary
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Amends the statute of limitations for civil actions to recover damages from criminal sexual conduct by removing the 10-year limitation and instead referencing a new section 5851b for the applicable time period.
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Removes language requiring proof that a criminal prosecution occurred or resulted in conviction as a prerequisite for filing a civil action for damages from criminal sexual conduct.
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Eliminates definitions of "adjudication" and specific references to Michigan Penal Code sections 520b, 520c, 520d, 520e, and 520g, replacing them with a reference to definitions in section 5851b.
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Bill becomes effective only upon enactment of House Bill 6252 and House Bill 6253 (tie-bar provision).
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Maintains existing 5-year statute of limitations for assault and battery claims involving spouses, former spouses, co-parents, and dating relationship partners.
Legislative Description
Civil procedure: statute of limitations; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; revise statute of limitations. Amends sec. 5805 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5805). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6253'20, HB 6252'20
Crimes: criminal sexual conduct
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/23/2020
9/24/2020