SB1138Introduced in the Senate
Civil procedure: bankruptcy; bankruptcy exemptions; modify. Amends sec. 5451 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5451).
Introduced by Mary Cavanagh, District 6
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Civil procedure: bankruptcy; bankruptcy exemptions; modify. Amends sec. 5451 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5451).
Where it stands
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
September 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 242 · September 10, 2026
21
Yes
14
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Erika Geiss | 1 | Yes |
| Sylvia Santana | 2 | Yes |
| Stephanie Chang | 3 | Yes |
| Darrin Camilleri | 4 | Yes |
| Dayna Polehanki | 5 | Yes |
| Mary Cavanagh | 6 | Yes |
| Jeremy Moss | 7 | Yes |
| Mallory McMorrow | 8 | Yes |
| Michael Webber | 9 | No |
| Paul Wojno | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced By Senator Mary Cavanagh
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
Senate Co-sponsor(s) Named: Rosemary Bayer Mallory Mcmorrow Jeremy Moss
Senate Co-sponsor(s) Named: Stephanie Chang
Senate Co-sponsor(s) Named: Darrin Camilleri
Senate Co-sponsor(s) Named: Sean Mccann
Discharge Committee Approved
Placed On Order Of General Orders
Rules Suspended For Immediate Consideration
Reported By Committee Of The Whole Favorably Without Amendment(s)
Placed On Order Of Third Reading
Rules Suspended
Placed On Immediate Passage
Passed Roll Call # 242 Yeas 21 Nays 14 Excused 3 Not Voting 0
Received On 09/10/2026
Read A First Time
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
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