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

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.

Key claim: Michigan amended the Indigent Defense Commission Act to expand the commission’s duties to include indigent defense of youth and enacted the change with immediate effect.

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(SB0081 · 103rd Legislature) 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: Sen. Sue Shink (D) + 8 co-sponsors Latest vote: House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #290 — 95-13 (passed, 2026-07-03) Latest action (2026-07-29): Assigned Pa 0070’26 With Immediate Effect

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Michigan amended the Indigent Defense Commission Act to expand the commission’s duties to include indigent defense of youth and enacted the change with immediate effect.

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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.
Stage: passed chamber · legiscan · 03-jul-2026

Michigan Senate Bill 81 amends the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Act to expand its duties to include the indigent defense of youth, adding new standards and oversight for juvenile representation.

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