The bill amends section 6431 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, establishing specific requirements for filing claims against the state of Michigan. It stipulates that a claimant must file either a written claim or a notice of intention to file a claim within one year of the claim accruing. The claim or notice must include details such as the time and place of the claim, a description of the nature of the claim and damages, the relevant state department involved, and must be signed and verified by the claimant. Additionally, for claims related to property damage or personal injuries, the filing must occur within six months of the event.

The bill also clarifies that certain claims are exempt from the one-year filing requirement, specifically claims for compensation under the wrongful imprisonment compensation act and claims to which section 5851b applies. Furthermore, the amendments are retroactive to actions pending on the effective date of the act and will only take effect if related legislation is enacted.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 600.6431