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Michigan · 2025-2026
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SB 81
Courts: other; Michigan indigent defense commission act; expand duties to include indigent defense of youth. Amends title & secs. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21 & 23 of 2013 PA 93 (MCL 780.983 et seq.) & adds sec. 14.
In Plain Language
This bill would expand the Michigan indigent defense commission’s duties to include providing defense for youth. It also updates the law’s title and several sections to reflect that change.
Official summary
Courts: other; Michigan indigent defense commission act; expand duties to include indigent defense of youth. Amends title & secs. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21 & 23 of 2013 PA 93 (MCL 780.983 et seq.) & adds sec. 14.
Sponsor
Sue Shink (Democratic-14)
Cosponsors
Stephanie Chang
Mallory McMorrow
Rosemary Bayer
Mary Cavanagh
Erika Geiss
et al.
Latest action
ASSIGNED PA 0070'26 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
Jul 29, 2026
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Action history
Jul 29, 2026
ASSIGNED PA 0070'26 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
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