Michigan HR366: A resolution to declare October 5-9, 2026, as Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.

What the bill says

A resolution to declare October 5-9, 2026, as Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.

From the enrolled text, September 23, 2026:

A resolution to declare October 5-9, 2026, as Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week in the state of Michigan. Whereas, Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week is observed annually during the first full week of October to shine a light on the injustices and misuses plaguing our civil justice system; and Whereas, Excessive tort costs in Michigan have resulted in significant economic impacts, including nearly 100,000 jobs lost annually due to the burden of frivolous lawsuits; and Whereas, The residents of Michigan bear a "tort tax" of over $1,100 per person per year, which drives up costs for consumers and businesses alike; and Whereas, Lawsuit abuse undermines job creation, burdens our civil court system, and ultimately harms workers, consumers, and local economies; and Whereas, Public awareness and education about the consequences of lawsuit abuse are essential to fostering a legal system grounded in common sense and fairness; and Whereas, During Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week, we encourage all citizens to become informed about the impacts of lawsuit abuse, to engage in public discourse, and to support efforts to limit and discourage frivolous lawsuits; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare October 5-9, 2026, as Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week in the state of Michigan. We encourage all citizens to recognize the importance of addressing lawsuit …

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Sponsors

• Schuette, Bill (R, 95) · primary sponsor
• Kelly, Tim (R, 93)
• Paiz, Veronica (D, 10)
• Rigas, Angela (R, 79)

Latest actions

1. September 23, 2026: adopted
2. September 23, 2026: introduced by Representative Rep. Bill Schuette

Common questions

What is HR366?

HR366 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): A resolution to declare October 5-9, 2026, as Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.

What does HR366 do?

In its own words: A resolution to declare October 5-9, 2026, as Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.

What is the status of HR366?

Passed both chambers as of September 23, 2026. Latest action: adopted (September 23, 2026).

Who sponsored HR366?

Schuette, Bill (R, 95), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR366?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HR-0366