SENATE BILL NO. 652

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled

"Revised judicature act of 1961,"

by amending section 5513 (MCL 600.5513), as added by 1999 PA 147.

the people of the state of michigan enact:

Sec. 5513. In a civil action brought by a prisoner, the court may order the revocation of a prisoner's good time credit , disciplinary credit, or both, if, on its own motion or the motion of a party, the court finds that the prisoner filed an action prohibited under section 5503 or 5505 and 1 of the following applies:

(a) The claim was filed for a malicious purpose.

(b) The claim was filed solely to harass the party against whom it was filed.

(c) The prisoner testified falsely or otherwise knowingly presents false evidence or information to the court.

Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect 90 days after the date it is enacted into law.

Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 649 of the 101st Legislature is enacted into law.