Michigan’s Justice for Survivors legislation (SB 257–261) has already passed the State Senate in May of 2025, but it has yet to receive a hearing in the House.

These bills would expand access to justice for survivors of sexual abuse, including extending time limits to file civil claims and allowing previously time-barred cases to be heard.

Right now, the legislation is stalled in the House Government Operations Committee. Without a hearing, it cannot move forward.

Survivors across Michigan deserve the opportunity to be heard.

We are calling on the House to take immediate action:

Schedule a hearing for SB 257–261

Allow the legislation to be debated and considered

Give survivors a fair path to justice

This is not about politics; it is about access to justice and accountability.

Michigan has the opportunity to take meaningful action. It starts with a hearing.

Please sign this petition to urge the Michigan House to move these bills forward.