Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5255: Civil procedure: foreclosure; foreclosure or garnishment of wages for medical debt; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5254'25

Passed one chamber Last action June 25, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Plain-language summary

HB 5255 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on November 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Civil procedure: foreclosure; foreclosure or garnishment of wages for medical debt; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5254'25. Primary sponsor: Laurie Pohutsky (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2026): REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Laurie Pohutsky (Democratic). 15 co-sponsors.