Michigan HB6435: Civil procedure: civil actions; cause of action for deed fraud; provide for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2980.

What the bill says

To amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2980.

From the introduced text, October 21, 2026:

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2980. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 2980. (1) A person that is a victim of deed theft may bring an action in circuit court against a deed thief who has committed deed theft against the real property of the person. (2) In an action under subsection (1), a person that is a victim of deed theft may recover all of the following from the deed thief: (a) Five thousand dollars. (b) Three times the actual damages sustained. (c) Reasonable attorney fees. (3) As used in this section: (a) "Deed theft" means the act of taking, transferring, or encumbering title to residential or commercial real property without the owner's approval or knowledge, or through fraudulent or deceitful means. Deed theft includes, but is not limited to, an action taken by a person by which the person does any of the following: (i) Alters, falsifies, forges, or misrepresents any written instrument involved in the conveyance or financing of real property, such as a residential or commercial deed or title, with the intent to deceive, defraud, or unlawfully transfer or encumber the ownership rights or a portion of the ownership rights of residential or commercial property. (ii) Misrepresents the …

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Sponsors

• Phillips, Tonya (D, 7) · primary sponsor
• Hope, Kara (D, 74)

Latest actions

1. October 21, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 10/21/2026
2. October 21, 2026: referred to Committee on Judiciary
3. October 21, 2026: read a first time
4. October 21, 2026: introduced by Representative Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips

Common questions

What is HB6435?

HB6435 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Civil procedure: civil actions; cause of action for deed fraud; provide for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2980.

What does HB6435 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 2980.

What is the status of HB6435?

In committee as of October 21, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 10/21/2026 (October 21, 2026).

Who sponsored HB6435?

Phillips, Tonya (D, 7), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB6435?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6435