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Dossier Legislative passed chamber 03-jul-2026
Passed the Michigan House or Senate, but not yet both — still not law.

Juveniles: juvenile justice services; certain information sharing for research purposes in juvenile justice cases; allow. Amends sec. 9 of 1988 PA 13 (MCL 722.829).

Key claim: Michigan HB4396 amends the juvenile justice statute to allow certain information sharing for research purposes in juvenile justice cases.

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(HB4396 · 103rd Legislature) Juveniles: juvenile justice services; certain information sharing for research purposes in juvenile justice cases; allow. Amends sec. 9 of 1988 PA 13 (MCL 722.829). Sponsor: Rep. Sarah Lightner ® Latest vote: House Third Reading: Roll Call #332 — 105-1 (passed, 2026-07-03) Latest action (2026-07-29): Assigned Pa 71’26 With Immediate Effect

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Michigan HB4396 amends the juvenile justice statute to allow certain information sharing for research purposes in juvenile justice cases.

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Juveniles: juvenile justice services; certain information sharing for research purposes in juvenile justice cases; allow. Amends sec. 9 of 1988 PA 13 (MCL 722.829).
Stage: passed chamber · legiscan · 03-jul-2026

HB4396 amends Michigan's juvenile justice services act to allow certain information sharing for research purposes in juvenile justice cases.

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