2026 Senate Bill 1091

Courts: funding; trial court funding; provide for.

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 2024 PA 164; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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Senate Bills 1089, 1090 and 1091 establish a standardized process for Michigan courts to assess indigency and prohibits the imposition of most court costs and fees on indigent individuals, thereby enhancing access to justice for low-income defendants.

Introduced in the Senate

July 2, 2026

Introduced by Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-6) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-3), John Damoose (R-37) and Sue Shink (D-14)

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