2015 House Bill 4747 / 2016 Public Act 52

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Introduced in the House

June 18, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Holly Hughes (R-91)

To exempt local governments from adverse possession actions. Adverse possession is the doctrine that allows a person who is in open possession of property for a certain period of time to claim title to it.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 10, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 3, 2015

Passed in the House 90 to 14 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 8, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 18, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 10, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To exempt local governments from adverse possession actions. Adverse possession is the doctrine that allows a person who is in open possession of property for a certain period of time to claim title to it.

Received in the House

March 10, 2016

March 16, 2016

Amendment offered by Rep. Ben Glardon (R-85)

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Ben Glardon (R-85)

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 92 to 17 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 22, 2016