2021 Senate Bill 244 / 2022 Public Act 36

Revise “service of process” procedures

Introduced in the Senate

March 16, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Jim Runestad (R-15)

To revise “service of process” procedures in legal matters, which refers to delivering a notice that legal action involving a person has been initiated. The bill would replace an affidavit stating the facts of service as proof that service of process has been made with a slightly more detailed “verification of service” statement.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Sept. 30, 2021

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 8, 2021

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 8, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Jan. 25, 2022

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 15, 2022

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

To revise “service of process” procedures in legal matters, which refers to delivering a notice that legal action involving a person has been initiated. The bill would replace an affidavit stating the facts of service as proof that service of process has been made with a slightly more detailed “verification of service” statement.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

March 23, 2022