The bill amends section 5805 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, which outlines the periods of limitations for various legal actions in Michigan. Key changes include the insertion of new definitions and clarifications regarding the time limits for bringing actions related to assault, battery, and criminal sexual conduct. Specifically, the bill modifies the language to replace gender-specific terms with more inclusive language, such as changing "his or her" to "the person's" when referring to individuals involved in assault or battery cases. Additionally, it clarifies that the period of limitations for actions related to criminal sexual conduct will now be governed by the provisions in section 5851b.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that the period of limitations for actions charging assault or battery by a spouse, former spouse, or individuals with whom the victim has a child in common is now specified, as well as for those with whom the victim has resided. The bill also removes previous language that stated it was unnecessary for a criminal prosecution to have occurred for claims related to criminal sexual conduct. Overall, these amendments aim to modernize the language of the law and ensure clarity in the legal process for victims seeking to recover damages.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 600.5805
As Passed by the Senate: 600.5805