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Dossier Legislative introduced 27-aug-2026
Bill introduced in the Michigan Legislature — not yet passed by either chamber, and not law.

Torts: negligence; negligence claims against freight brokers; allow. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2980.

Key claim: This House bill would let people bring negligence lawsuits against freight brokers by adding a new section to Michigan’s civil procedure law.

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(HB6286 · 103rd Legislature) Torts: negligence; negligence claims against freight brokers; allow. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2980. Sponsor: Rep. Brad Paquette ® + 11 co-sponsors In committee: H Judiciary Latest action (2026-09-01): Bill Electronically Reproduced 08/27/2026

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This House bill would let people bring negligence lawsuits against freight brokers by adding a new section to Michigan’s civil procedure law.

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Torts: negligence; negligence claims against freight brokers; allow. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2980.
Stage: introduced · legiscan · 27-aug-2026

This House bill would let people bring negligence lawsuits against freight brokers by adding a new section to Michigan’s civil procedure law.

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External: legiscan:2157642:introduced

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