Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 831 — Law enforcement: investigations; minor confidential informant; require parental consent for children under the age of 18. Creates new act.

Last action — 6/10/2026 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

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In plain language

This bill requires parental consent for minors acting as confidential informants in law enforcement investigations.

The legislation mandates that law enforcement obtain parental consent before using individuals under 18 as confidential informants. This aims to provide additional protection for minors in police investigations.

What this means for you
  • Families: Parents must give consent if their child is approached to be a confidential informant in law enforcement cases.

Summary

Law enforcement: investigations; minor confidential informant; require parental consent for children under the age of 18. Creates new act.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 6/10/2026 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 831 do?
Law enforcement: investigations; minor confidential informant; require parental consent for children under the age of 18. Creates new act.
Who sponsors SB 831?
SB 831 is sponsored by Jeff Irwin (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 831?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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