Bill > HB4404

This bill amends Michigan's civil procedure laws to expand immunity protections for individuals using or threatening to use force in self-defense. The bill modifies existing statutes to provide broader legal protection by creating a presumption of immunity in civil cases when an individual uses force in compliance with the Self-Defense Act. Specifically, the bill introduces new provisions that grant immunity from civil damages for personal injury or death when force is used in self-defense, and establishes several scenarios that create a legal presumption of immunity, such as when a prosecutor declines to file charges, a grand jury does not indict, or a criminal case results in acquittal. Additionally, the bill mandates that courts award attorney fees, court costs, lost income, and other expenses to an individual who is sued for using force in self-defense and is ultimately found to be immune from civil liability. The amendments aim to provide stronger legal protections for individuals who use force defensively, with the changes set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and applying only to causes of action that accrue on or after that date.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4404