Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan SB773: Civil procedure: other; racing facilities and racetracks; provide immunity from nuisance claims. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2940a.
Status: In committee, January 29, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2940a.
From the introduced text, January 29, 2026:
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2940a. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 2940a. (1) The owner or occupant of real property any portion of which is located in the area of a racing facility or racetrack shall not bring an action against the owner or operator of the racing facility or racetrack under any nuisance, taking, or other theory if the racing facility or racetrack was built before the real property owner or occupant either purchased the real property or built in the area of the racing facility or racetrack. (2) The immunity provided under this section applies regardless of any changes to the size, scope, configuration, technology, or type of racing conducted at the racing facility or racetrack, if the changes are lawful. (3) This section applies to a claim against a racing facility or racetrack located in this state before the date the real property owner or occupant bringing the claim acquired or improved the real property and applies to all claims filed on or after the effective date of this act, regardless of the date on which the cause of action is alleged to have arisen. (4) This section must not be construed to exempt a racing facility or …
Sponsors
- Hauck, Roger (R, 34) · primary sponsor
- Singh, Sam (D, 28)
- Lauwers, Dan (R, 25)
- Outman, Rick (R, 33)
- Lindsey, Jonathan (R, 17)
- Theis, Lana (R, 22)
- Bumstead, Jon (R, 32)
- Bellino, Joseph (R, 16)
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
- : INTRODUCED BY SENATOR ROGER HAUCK
Subjects: Civil procedure: other, Civil procedure: civil actions, Property: other
Common questions
- What is SB773?
- SB773 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Civil procedure: other; racing facilities and racetracks; provide immunity from nuisance claims. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2940a.
- What does SB773 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2940a.
- What is the status of SB773?
- In committee as of January 29, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS (January 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB773?
- Hauck, Roger (R, 34), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB773?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0773
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