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Dossier Legislative introduced 10-sep-2026
Bill introduced in the Michigan Legislature — not yet passed by either chamber, and not law.

Courts: other; delinquent collections program; establish. Amends title & secs. 1, 3 & 4 of 1993 PA 316 (MCL 12.131 et seq.) & adds sec. 7a.

Key claim: The bill would establish a state delinquent-collections program for unpaid court debts by amending Michigan’s 1993 collections law.

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(SB1178 · 103rd Legislature) Courts: other; delinquent collections program; establish. Amends title & secs. 1, 3 & 4 of 1993 PA 316 (MCL 12.131 et seq.) & adds sec. 7a. Sponsor: Sen. Sue Shink (D) + 2 co-sponsors In committee: S Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety Latest action (2026-09-10): Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety

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The bill would establish a state delinquent-collections program for unpaid court debts by amending Michigan’s 1993 collections law.

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Courts: other; delinquent collections program; establish. Amends title & secs. 1, 3 & 4 of 1993 PA 316 (MCL 12.131 et seq.) & adds sec. 7a.
Stage: introduced · legiscan · 10-sep-2026

The bill would establish a state delinquent-collections program for unpaid court debts by amending Michigan’s 1993 collections law.

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