Bill > HB4840

This bill amends Michigan's Revised Judicature Act to expand the types of cases that can be heard in business court. The legislation broadens the definition of "business or commercial disputes" to include additional types of legal actions, such as those arising under specific corporate and limited liability company statutes, even if the business is not a direct party to the lawsuit. The bill clarifies that business court can handle a wide range of cases involving business enterprises, including actions related to organizational structure, governance, finances, information technology, contractual agreements, and commercial transactions. The bill specifically maintains exclusions for certain types of cases like personal injury, criminal matters, family court issues, and employment discrimination. A key modification allows business court proceedings to be distinguished from other judgment enforcement proceedings. The changes aim to provide a more comprehensive and specialized judicial approach for resolving business-related legal disputes, with the amendments set to take effect 90 days after enactment. This update reflects an effort to create a more efficient and focused judicial process for complex business litigation in Michigan.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4840