Michigan HB5153: Civil procedure: foreclosure; distribution of proceeds from mortgage foreclosure auctions; modify. Amends secs. 3240 & 3252 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.3240 & 600.3252). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5152'25

What the bill says

To amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 3240 and 3252 (MCL 600.3240 and 600.3252), section 3240 as amended by 2019 PA 130, and by adding section 3240a.

From the engrossed text, July 1, 2026:

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 3240 and 3252 (MCL 600.3240 and 600.3252), section 3240 as amended by 2019 PA 130, and by adding section 3240a. the peoplE of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 3240. (1) A purchaser's deed under section 3232 is void if the mortgagor, the mortgagor's heirs or personal representative, or, subject to sections 3214 and 3240a, any person that has a recorded interest in the property lawfully claiming under the mortgagor or the mortgagor's heirs or personal representative redeems the entire premises sold by paying the amount required under subsection (2) and any amount required under subsection (4), within the applicable time limit prescribed in subsections (7) to (12), to the purchaser or the purchaser's personal representative or assigns, or to the register of deeds in whose office the deed is deposited for the benefit of the purchaser. (2) The amount required to be paid under subsection (1) is the amount that was bid for the entire premises sold, interest from the date of the sale at the interest rate provided for by the mortgage, the amount of the sheriff's fee paid by the purchaser under section 2558(2)(q), and an additional $5.00 as a fee for the care and custody of the redemption money if …

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Sponsors

• Andrews, Joey (D, 38) · primary sponsor
• Phillips, Tonya (D, 7)
• Weiss, Regina (D, 5)
• MacDonell, Sharon (D, 56)
• Paquette, Brad (R, 37)

Latest actions

1. July 2, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES
2. July 2, 2026: PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
3. July 1, 2026: transmitted
4. July 1, 2026: title amended
5. July 1, 2026: passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #285 Yeas 102 Nays 3 Excused 0 Not Voting 5
6. July 1, 2026: read a third time
7. July 1, 2026: placed on immediate passage
8. July 1, 2026: placed on third reading
9. July 1, 2026: substitute (H-4) adopted
10. July 1, 2026: substitute (H-2) not adopted

Votes

• passed; given immediate effect (July 1, 2026): 102 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Reported With Recommendation With Substitute H-2 (June 25, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB5153?

HB5153 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Civil procedure: foreclosure; distribution of proceeds from mortgage foreclosure auctions; modify. Amends secs. 3240 & 3252 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.3240 & 600.3252). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5152'25.

What does HB5153 do?

In its own words: To amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 3240 and 3252 (MCL 600.3240 and 600.3252), section 3240 as amended by 2019 PA 130, and by adding section 3240a.

What is the status of HB5153?

In committee as of July 2, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES (July 2, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5153?

Andrews, Joey (D, 38), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5153?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5153