2001 House Bill 4140 / Public Act 262

Introduced in the House

Feb. 6, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Marc Shulman (R-39)

To establish a state "cybercourt" for business-to-business cases in which both parties agree to be tried via computer rather than in a physical courtroom. No tort claims or criminal trials would be heard in the cybercourt.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 1, 2001

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 1, 2001

To establish a state "cybercourt" for business-to-business cases in which both parties agree to be tried via computer rather than in a physical courtroom. No tort claims or criminal trials would be heard in the cybercourt.

Dec. 13, 2001

Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Dec. 31, 2001