2026 House Bill 6298

Appropriations: supplemental; funding for the youth and family justice bureau; provide for.

A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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Reallocates significant funding from traditional child welfare and foster care services to the Youth and Family Justice Bureau for fiscal year 2025-2026, resulting in no net increase in state spending and signaling a shift in Michigan's approach to youth and family justice.

Introduced in the House

Aug. 27, 2026

Introduced by Reps. Luke Meerman (R-89) and Jennifer Conlin (D-48)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary