Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5701: Probate: wills and estates; electronic signature of wills; allow. Amends sec. 2502 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.2502) & adds sec. 2504a.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5701 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on March 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Probate: wills and estates; electronic signature of wills; allow. Amends sec. 2502 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.2502) & adds sec. 2504a. Primary sponsor: Doug Wozniak (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): bill electronically reproduced 03/10/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Wozniak | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Sharon MacDonell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- bill electronically reproduced 03/10/2026
- referred to Committee on Judiciary
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Douglas Wozniak