Vote Yes on this bill if you want Michigan local governments to rely on existing statewide opioid settlements, avoid more local civil lawsuits against covered companies, and give those settling defendants broader legal finality.

Organizations that support this bill may include pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmacy chains, business associations, and state officials who want opioid claims handled through statewide settlements instead of new local lawsuits.

Vote No on this bill if you want local governments to keep the power to file or continue their own opioid-related civil lawsuits and seek additional accountability or compensation beyond statewide settlements.

Organizations that oppose this bill may include counties, cities, townships, school districts, local government groups, and public health advocates who want communities to keep the option to sue for more opioid-related damages.