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Dossier Legislative passed chamber 15-sep-2026
Passed the Michigan House or Senate, but not yet both — still not law.

Criminal procedure: indigent defense; parent and child legal representation commission; create. Creates new act.

Key claim: The bill would create a new state commission to oversee legal representation for parents and children who cannot afford lawyers.

Abstract

(SB0885 · 103rd Legislature) Criminal procedure: indigent defense; parent and child legal representation commission; create. Creates new act. Sponsor: Sen. Samir Singh (D) Latest vote: Reported Favorably Without Amendment 6/18/2026 — 6-0 (passed, 2026-06-23) Latest action (2026-09-15): Received On 09/10/2026

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The bill would create a new state commission to oversee legal representation for parents and children who cannot afford lawyers.

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Criminal procedure: indigent defense; parent and child legal representation commission; create. Creates new act.
Stage: passed chamber · legiscan · 15-sep-2026

The bill would create a new state commission to oversee legal representation for parents and children who cannot afford lawyers.

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