2022 Senate Bill 995 / Public Act 85

Restrict certain local government lawsuits against pharmaceutical makers

Introduced in the Senate

March 24, 2022

Introduced by Sen. Betty Alexander (D-5)

To prohibit local governments from filing lawsuits related to claims defined in a legal settlement against certain drug producers called the "Janssen settlement" and one called the "National Prescription Opiate Litigation".

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services

April 19, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 21, 2022

Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 26, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 3, 2022

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 10, 2022

Passed in the House 97 to 7 (details)

To prohibit local governments from filing lawsuits related to claims defined in a legal settlement against certain drug producers called the "Janssen settlement" and one called the "National Prescription Opiate Litigation".

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

May 19, 2022