Michigan bill grants immunity from nuisance and taking claims to racetracks against later-arriving neighbors

Original title: Civil procedure: other; racing facilities and racetracks; provide immunity from nuisance claims.

Last action · January 29, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRSSponsors: Roger Hauck and 7 others

Companion · HB 5652same policy, House version

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What This Bill Would Do

Michigan Senate Bill 773 prohibits property owners from filing , , or similar legal claims against a nearby racing facility if the racetrack was built before the property owner acquired or improved their land. The immunity applies regardless of subsequent lawful changes to the track's size, scope, or type of racing, provided the facility remains subject to state and federal environmental and health safety laws.

Why it matters

Property owners living within a 5-mile radius of a racetrack lose the legal right to sue the facility for or property if they moved into the area after the racetrack was already established.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Owners and operators of racing facilities and racetracks

Receive legal immunity from nuisance, taking, or other claims brought by property owners who acquired or improved their land after the racetrack was built.

Directly affected

Owners and occupants of real property near racing facilities

Lose the right to bring nuisance, taking, or other legal actions against nearby racing facilities if they acquired or improved their property after the facility was established.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sue a racetrack near my house if it expands or changes its racing type?

No, the immunity applies even if the racetrack makes lawful changes to its size, scope, configuration, technology, or the type of racing conducted, provided the facility existed before you acquired or improved your property.

Does this bill exempt racetracks from environmental or safety regulations?

No, the legislation explicitly states it does not exempt racing facilities from compliance with state or federal environmental laws or health and safety regulations.

How close does a property have to be to a racetrack for this immunity to apply?

The bill applies to real property located within a 5-mile radius of the perimeter of the property or contiguous group of properties where the racing facility or racetrack is located.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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Jan 29, 2026SenateCommittee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Jan 29, 2026SenateIntroduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR ROGER HAUCK

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