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Wayne County clerk opposes bill that would let people apply in any county

Michigan House Judiciary Committee · December 11, 2025
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Wayne County Clerk Kathy Garrett told the House Judiciary Committee HB 4980 would create confusion and staffing disparities by letting applicants file in any county; she said Wayne County currently meets statutory 45-day processing timeframes.

Kathy Garrett, Wayne County clerk, told the House Judiciary Committee she opposes House Bill 4980, which would allow some applicants to file in any county. Garrett said Wayne County met the statutory 45-day processing timeline and that the bill's option to file "in any county" would be confusing for residents and clerks and could create liability and…

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