2012 Senate Bill 1296 / Public Act 582

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Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 20, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-20)

To require that malpractice lawsuits against lawyers, law firms or a “legal services” entity to be “commenced” within six years of the fault or omission.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 27, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 17, 2012

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 8, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 12, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 13, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 99 to 11 (details)

To require that malpractice lawsuits against lawyers, law firms or a “legal services” entity to be “commenced” within six years of the fault or omission.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2012