2024 House Bill 6073

Civil procedure: costs and fees; recovery of costs and fees in an action involving this state; remove certain restrictions.

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 2421b, 2421c, 2421d, and 2421e (MCL 600.2421b, 600.2421c, 600.2421d, and 600.2421e), as added by 1984 PA 197.

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AI Analysis – Experimental

The bill amends the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 to clarify the awarding of costs and fees in civil actions involving the state, specifying conditions under which these are granted, and requiring annual reporting on such awards.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 12, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Matt Bierlein (R-97) and 9 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Ken Borton (R-105), Gina Johnsen (R-78), Gregory Alexander (R-98), Joseph Aragona (R-60), Jaime Greene (R-65), Joseph Fox (R-101), Pat Outman (R-91), Tom Kunse (R-100) and Mike Hoadley (R-99)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations