2026 House Bill 5719

Criminal procedure: prosecuting attorneys; prosecuting attorneys coordinating council; modify.

A bill to amend 1972 PA 203, entitled “Prosecuting attorneys coordinating office act of 1972,” by amending sections 2, 3, and 4 (MCL 49.102, 49.103, and 49.104).

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Restructures the Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Office by increasing its autonomy, shifting administrative support to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, and revising council membership to better represent counties of varying sizes.

Introduced in the House

March 17, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Mike Mueller (R-72) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Timothy Beson (R-96) and Brian BeGole (R-71)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 22, 2026

Reported without amendment

April 28, 2026

Passed in the House 60 to 45 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

April 30, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety