2015 House Bill 4477 / 2016 Public Act 91

Establish confidential “service of process” procedure

Introduced in the House

April 21, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Klint Kesto (R-39)

To establish alternative “service of process” procedures for appeals cases. This would provide a means for delivering legal notices to an individual whose address the court has prohibited from being disclosed. See also Senate Bill 257.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

June 9, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 15, 2015

Passed in the House 104 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 20, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 4, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 14, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To establish alternative “service of process” procedures for appeals cases. This would provide a means for delivering legal notices to an individual whose address the court has prohibited from being disclosed. See also Senate Bill 257.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

April 26, 2016