Michigan 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Introduced

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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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill expands indigent defense services to include youth.

The bill amends the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Act to extend its responsibilities to providing defense for young individuals. This change aims to ensure that youth who are unable to afford legal representation receive proper defense in court.

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.

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Action History

  1. 7/2/2026 - placed on third reading

Sponsors

  • Phillip Pavlov · Cosponsor
  • 25 · Cosponsor
  • Mike Kowall · Cosponsor
  • Patrick Colbeck · Cosponsor
  • Mike Green · Cosponsor
  • Tom Casperson · Cosponsor
  • Dave Hildenbrand · Cosponsor
  • Mike Nofs · Cosponsor
  • Arlan Meekhof · Cosponsor
  • Judy Emmons · Cosponsor
  • Mike Shirkey · Cosponsor
  • Marty Knollenberg · Cosponsor
  • David Robertson · Cosponsor
  • James Marleau · Cosponsor
  • Rick Jones · Cosponsor
  • Margaret O'Brien · Cosponsor
  • John Proos · Cosponsor
  • Tonya Schuitmaker · Cosponsor
  • Kenneth Horn · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 19 co-sponsors · 128 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (19)

  • Phillip Pavlov
  • 25
  • Mike Kowall
  • Patrick Colbeck
  • Mike Green
  • Tom Casperson
  • Dave Hildenbrand
  • Mike Nofs
  • Arlan Meekhof
  • Judy Emmons
  • Mike Shirkey
  • Marty Knollenberg
  • David Robertson
  • James Marleau
  • Rick Jones
  • Margaret O'Brien
  • John Proos
  • Tonya Schuitmaker
  • Kenneth Horn

Not signed on (128)

128 members have not signed on to this bill.

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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 Phillip Pavlov, 25, Mike Kowall, Patrick Colbeck, Mike Green, Tom Casperson, Dave Hildenbrand, Mike Nofs, Arlan Meekhof, Judy Emmons, Mike Shirkey, Marty Knollenberg, David Robertson, James Marleau, Rick Jones, Margaret O'Brien, John Proos, Tonya Schuitmaker, and Kenneth Horn.
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.
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