Bill > SB0258

This bill amends the statute of limitations for various legal actions in Michigan, with a particular focus on modifying the timeframe for civil actions related to criminal sexual conduct. The key changes include replacing the previous 10-year limitation period for criminal sexual conduct cases with a new period to be defined in section 5851b (though the specific new timeframe is not detailed in this text). The bill updates language to be more gender-neutral by replacing gendered pronouns like "his or her" with more inclusive terms like "the person's". It also makes technical changes to definitions, such as removing the definition of "adjudication" and modifying the definition of "criminal sexual conduct" to reference a new section of law. The bill is tied to two other Senate Bills (SB 259 and SB 257), meaning it will only take effect if those companion bills are also enacted. The changes impact various types of legal actions, including those involving assault, battery, false imprisonment, and professional malpractice, with most maintaining existing 2-3 year limitation periods while specifically addressing criminal sexual conduct cases.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0258