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

SB 885 — Criminal procedure: indigent defense; parent and child legal representation commission; create. Creates new act.

Last action — 9/15/2026 - referred to Committee on Judiciary

  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 September 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill establishes a commission for legal representation of indigent parents and children.

This bill creates a new commission aimed at providing legal representation for parents and children who cannot afford it. It seeks to address the legal needs of these vulnerable groups in the criminal justice system.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may have better access to legal support when facing criminal proceedings.

Summary

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

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 9/15/2026 - referred to Committee on Judiciary

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 885 do?
Criminal procedure: indigent defense; parent and child legal representation commission; create. Creates new act.
Who sponsors SB 885?
SB 885 is sponsored by Sam Singh (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 885?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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