State • Michigan

HB 6230: Civil procedure: execution; procedures for collection of judgments; revise. Amends secs. 4011, 4012, 4015, 4031, 4061a, 6023, 6027, 6059 & 6104 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.4011 et seq.) & adds secs. 4001a, 4032, 4033, 6001a, 6023b, 6023c, 6023d, 6023e, 6023f & 6023g.

Kara HopeIntroduced

HB 6230 status: Introduced — bill electronically reproduced 07/29/2026 (updated Aug 11, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

Civil procedure: execution; procedures for collection of judgments; revise. Amends secs. 4011, 4012, 4015, 4031, 4061a, 6023, 6027, 6059 & 6104 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.4011 et seq.) & adds secs. 4001a, 4032, 4033, 6001a, 6023b, 6023c, 6023d, 6023e, 6023f & 6023g.. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Potential for more standardized and efficient collection procedures.
  • Clearer legal frameworks for creditors and debtors.

Risks

  • May increase litigation costs for creditors.
  • Potential shift in credit availability based on adjusted collection rules.

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Potential enhancement of debtor protections through revised exemptions.
  • Updated civil procedures may provide more procedural clarity for self-represented litigants.

Risks

  • Increased complexity in judicial processes could strain administrative capacity.
  • Potential for delays in judgment resolution.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Ambiguity exists regarding how specific new sections will alter existing creditor recovery timelines.

Limitation

Analysis is based on a legislative abstract, not full bill text.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

bill electronically reproduced 07/29/2026

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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