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MI HB5970

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/28/2022

Primary Sponsor

Christine Morse

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits political subdivisions in Michigan from commencing or maintaining civil actions related to opioid-related claims against pharmaceutical distributors (AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, McKesson) and Janssen Pharmaceuticals after January 1, 2021.

  • Applies to claims that are released under the master settlement agreements (distributor settlement and Janssen settlement) arising from the National Prescription Opiate Litigation (MDL 1:17-MD-2804) in federal court.

  • Defines "political subdivision" to include counties, cities, villages, townships, school districts, and special districts or authorities in Michigan (excluding the state itself).

  • Does not take effect unless House Bill 5968 or a Senate bill (number not specified) from the 101st Legislature is also enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Civil procedure: civil actions; civil lawsuits related to opioids; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5968'22

Civil procedure: civil actions

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Health Policy And Human Services

5/3/2022

Committee Referrals

Health Policy And Human Services5/3/2022
Judiciary3/24/2022

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