2024 Senate Bill 801

Civil procedure: evictions; court records of summary proceedings; provide for the sealing and expungement of.

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 5755.

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The bill allows courts to seal and expunge records in summary proceedings under certain conditions, ensuring tenant confidentiality and providing recourse against housing providers who misuse sealed records.

Introduced in the Senate

March 19, 2024

Introduced by Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-13) and seven co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Erika Geiss (D-1), Sue Shink (D-14), Stephanie Chang (D-3), Sylvia Santana (D-2), Mary Cavanagh (D-6), Jeff Irwin (D-15) and Mallory McMorrow (D-8)

Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

May 16, 2024

Reported without amendment

May 21, 2024

Referred to the Committee of the Whole