Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB5121: Civil procedure: service of process; cost for service of process for personal protection orders; eliminate. Amends sec. 2950a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2950a) & adds secs. 2950d & 2950p. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5120'25, HB 6033'26
Status: In committee, October 1, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2950a (MCL 600.2950a), as amended by 2018 PA 146, and by adding sections 2950d and 2950p.
From the engrossed text, September 22, 2026:
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2950a (MCL 600.2950a), as amended by 2018 PA 146, and by adding sections 2950d and 2950p. the peoplE of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 2950a. (1) Except as provided in subsections (27), (28), and (30), (29), and (31), by commencing an independent action to obtain relief under this section, by joining a claim to an action, or by filing a motion in an action in which the petitioner and the individual to be restrained or enjoined are parties, an individual may petition the family division of circuit court to enter a personal protection order to restrain or enjoin an individual from engaging in conduct that is prohibited under section 411h, 411i, or 411s of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.411h, 750.411i, and 750.411s. A court shall not grant relief under this subsection unless the petition alleges facts that constitute stalking as defined in section 411h or 411i, or conduct that is prohibited under section 411s, of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.411h, 750.411i, and 750.411s. Relief may be sought and granted under this subsection whether or not the individual to be restrained or enjoined has been charged or convicted under section 411h, 411i, or 411s of the …
Sponsors
- Lightner, Sarah (R, 45) · primary sponsor
- Scott, Helena (D, 8)
- Rogers, Julie (D, 41)
- Mentzer, Denise (D, 61)
- Weiss, Regina (D, 5)
- Snyder, Will (D, 87)
- Wooden, Stephen (D, 81)
- Edwards, Kimberly (D, 12)
- Wilson, Jimmie (D, 32)
- Hoskins, Jason (D, 18)
- Breen, Kelly (D, 21)
- Glanville, Carol (D, 84)
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
- : PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
- : transmitted
- : passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #364 Yeas 97 Nays 6 Excused 0 Not Voting 7
- : read a third time
- : placed on immediate passage
- : placed on third reading
- : substitute (H-3) adopted
- : substitute (H-1) adopted
- : read a second time
Votes
- passed; given immediate effect (September 22, 2026): 97 yea, 6 nay, passed
- Reported With Recommendation With Substitute H-1 (June 24, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Civil procedure: personal protection orders, Civil procedure: service of process
Common questions
- What is HB5121?
- HB5121 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Civil procedure: service of process; cost for service of process for personal protection orders; eliminate. Amends sec. 2950a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2950a) & adds secs. 2950d & 2950p. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5120'25, HB 6033'26.
- What does HB5121 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2950a (MCL 600.2950a), as amended by 2018 PA 146, and by adding sections 2950d and 2950p.
- What is the status of HB5121?
- In committee as of October 1, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY (October 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5121?
- Lightner, Sarah (R, 45), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5121?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5121
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