Courts: other; Michigan indigent defense commission act; expand duties to include indigent defense of youth...
This legislation broadens the responsibilities of the Michigan indigent defense commission to cover the defense of young individuals in legal proceedings. It aims to ensure that youth in need of legal representation have access to appropriate defense services.
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SB 81 — 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.
Last action — 7/2/2026 - placed on third reading
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced July 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill expands the duties of the Michigan indigent defense commission to include supporting youth defense.
This legislation broadens the responsibilities of the Michigan indigent defense commission to cover the defense of young individuals in legal proceedings. It aims to ensure that youth in need of legal representation have access to appropriate defense services.
Summary
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.
Bill Text
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Read SB 81 on the official Michigan source →Action History
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7/2/2026 - placed on third reading
Sponsors
- John Bizon · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 23 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- John Bizon
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (36)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| MacDonald | — | Nay |
| Ananich | — | Nay |
| Schmidt | — | Nay |
| Barrett | — | Nay |
| Shirkey | — | Nay |
| Hollier | — | Nay |
| Stamas | — | Nay |
| Bizon | — | Nay |
| Horn | — | Nay |
| Bullock | — | Nay |
| Outman | — | Nay |
| LaSata | — | Nay |
| Zorn | — | Nay |
| Dayna Polehanki | Democrat | Nay |
| Erika Geiss | Democrat | Nay |
| Jeff Irwin | Democrat | Nay |
| Jeremy Moss | Democrat | Nay |
| Kevin Hertel | Democrat | Nay |
| Mallory McMorrow | Democrat | Nay |
| Paul Wojno | Democrat | Nay |
| Rosemary Bayer | Democrat | Nay |
| Sean McCann | Democrat | Nay |
| Stephanie Chang | Democrat | Nay |
| Sylvia Santana | Democrat | Nay |
| Winnie Brinks | Democrat | Nay |
| Aric Nesbitt | Republican | Nay |
| Curtis S VanderWall | Republican | Nay |
| Dan Lauwers | Republican | Nay |
| Edward McBroom | Republican | Nay |
| Gregory Alexander | Republican | Nay |
| Jim Runestad | Republican | Nay |
| Jon Bumstead | Republican | Nay |
| Kevin Daley | Republican | Nay |
| Lana Theis | Republican | Nay |
| Roger Victory | Republican | Nay |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 108 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (108)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aiyash | — | Yea |
| Coleman | — | Yea |
| Kuppa | — | Yea |
| Eisen | — | Yea |
| LaFave | — | Yea |
| Sabo | — | Yea |
| Allor | — | Yea |
| Ellison | — | Yea |
| LaGrand | — | Yea |
| Farrington | — | Yea |
| Lasinski | — | Yea |
| Shannon | — | Yea |
| Beeler | — | Yea |
| Filler | — | Yea |
| Fink | — | Yea |
| Sneller | — | Yea |
| Berman | — | Yea |
| Frederick | — | Yea |
| Lilly | — | Yea |
| Sowerby | — | Yea |
| Garza | — | Yea |
| Bezotte | — | Yea |
| Glenn | — | Yea |
| Manoogian | — | Yea |
| Steenland | — | Yea |
| Bolden | — | Yea |
| Marino | — | Yea |
| Stone | — | Yea |
| Griffin | — | Yea |
| Haadsma | — | Yea |
| Thanedar | — | Yea |
| Brabec | — | Yea |
| Brann | — | Yea |
| Hammoud | — | Yea |
| Morse | — | Yea |
| VanSingel | — | Yea |
| OMalley | — | Yea |
| Wakeman | — | Yea |
| Calley | — | Yea |
| ONeal | — | Yea |
| Cambensy | — | Yea |
| Hood | — | Yea |
| Outman | — | Yea |
| Wentworth | — | Yea |
| Hornberger | — | Yea |
| Peterson | — | Yea |
| Whiteford | — | Yea |
| Howell | — | Yea |
| Whitsett | — | Yea |
| Rabhi | — | Yea |
| Yancey | — | Yea |
| Clemente | — | Yea |
| Jones | — | Yea |
| Reilly | — | Yea |
| Yaroch | — | Yea |
| Clements | — | Yea |
| Kahle | — | Yea |
| Rendon | — | Yea |
| Angela Witwer | Democrat | Yea |
| Brenda Carter | Democrat | Yea |
| Darrin Camilleri | Democrat | Yea |
| Helena Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| John Cherry | Democrat | Yea |
| Joseph Tate | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie Brixie | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie M. Rogers | Democrat | Yea |
| Kara Hope | Democrat | Yea |
| Kelly A Breen | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin Hertel | Democrat | Yea |
| Laurie Pohutsky | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary Cavanagh | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Koleszar | Democrat | Yea |
| Ranjeev Puri | Democrat | Yea |
| Regina Weiss | Democrat | Yea |
| Samantha Steckloff | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Anthony | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie A Young | Democrat | Yea |
| Tullio Liberati Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Tyrone Carter | Democrat | Yea |
| Ann M. Bollin | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Paquette | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley Slagh | Republican | Yea |
| Bryan Posthumus | Republican | Yea |
| David W. Martin | Republican | Yea |
| Douglas C Wozniak | Republican | Yea |
| Greg VanWoerkom | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Alexander | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Markkanen | Republican | Yea |
| John Damoose | Republican | Yea |
| John R. Roth | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Bellino Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Ken Borton | Republican | Yea |
| Luke Meerman | Republican | Yea |
| Mark A Tisdel | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Huizenga | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Hall | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Maddock | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Hoitenga | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Mueller | Republican | Yea |
| Pauline Wendzel | Republican | Yea |
| Phil Green | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Hauck | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Yea |
| Sarah Lightner | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Carra | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas Albert | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy Beson | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 56% | 44% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (36)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barrett | — | Yea |
| Stamas | — | Yea |
| Bizon | — | Yea |
| LaSata | — | Yea |
| Outman | — | Yea |
| MacDonald | — | Yea |
| Schmidt | — | Yea |
| Horn | — | Yea |
| Shirkey | — | Yea |
| Zorn | — | Yea |
| Bullock | — | Nay |
| Hollier | — | Nay |
| Ananich | — | Nay |
| Dayna Polehanki | Democrat | Nay |
| Erika Geiss | Democrat | Nay |
| Jeff Irwin | Democrat | Nay |
| Jeremy Moss | Democrat | Nay |
| Kevin Hertel | Democrat | Nay |
| Mallory McMorrow | Democrat | Nay |
| Paul Wojno | Democrat | Nay |
| Rosemary Bayer | Democrat | Nay |
| Sean McCann | Democrat | Nay |
| Stephanie Chang | Democrat | Nay |
| Sylvia Santana | Democrat | Nay |
| Winnie Brinks | Democrat | Nay |
| Aric Nesbitt | Republican | Yea |
| Curtis S VanderWall | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Lauwers | Republican | Yea |
| Edward McBroom | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Alexander | Republican | Nay |
| Jim Runestad | Republican | Yea |
| Jon Bumstead | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Daley | Republican | Yea |
| Lana Theis | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Victory | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 81 do?
- 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.
- Who sponsors SB 81?
- SB 81 is sponsored by John Bizon.
- What is the current status of SB 81?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced July 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB 81?
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