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MI HB5035
MI HB5035Civil procedure: civil actions; civil action for making a false representation in assisted reproduction; provide for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2980. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5036'25
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Introduced
09/24/2025
09/24/2025
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled"Revised judicature act of 1961,"(MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2980.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a civil lawsuit for individuals harmed by false representations made during assisted reproduction, which refers to medical procedures like in vitro fertilization (IVF) used to achieve pregnancy. Under this bill, any person or entity engaging in such deceptive practices is liable to injured parties for triple their actual economic or non-economic damages, plus reasonable attorney fees and costs. The bill specifies that those who can sue include the patient giving birth, their spouse, the child conceived through assisted reproduction, or a donor whose genetic material was involved. Each child born as a result of a false representation constitutes a separate cause of action, and lawsuits must be filed within three years of discovering the misrepresentation. This civil action is in addition to any other existing criminal or civil penalties. The definition of "false representation in assisted reproduction" and related terms like "gamete" (sperm or egg) and "human embryo" are tied to definitions found in the Michigan penal code.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
J.R. Roth (R)*,
Brian BeGole (R),
Ken Borton (R),
Gina Johnsen (R),
Kathy Schmaltz (R),
Alicia St. Germaine (R),
Samantha Steckloff (D),
Mark Tisdel (R),
Doug Wozniak (R),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5035 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/House/htm/2025-HEBH-5035.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-5035-GJB48FD9.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-5035-C1RNM0VT.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-5035-X3TR0N4V.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-5035.htm |
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