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MI HB5316
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Cam Cavitt
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AI Summary
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Removes the provision that automatically makes Ingham County (seat of state government) a proper venue for actions commenced by the Attorney General in the name of the state or the people of Michigan
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Retains Ingham County as a proper venue only when no other venue provision applies to the case
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Amends Section 1631 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (MCL 600.1631) governing civil procedure venue rules
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Would require the Attorney General to file cases in counties where venue is otherwise proper under existing rules, rather than defaulting to Lansing
Legislative Description
Civil procedure: venue; venue of certain cases commenced by the attorney general; modify. Amends sec. 1631 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1631).
State agencies (existing): attorney general
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety
1/27/2026