2026 Senate Bill 831

Law enforcement: investigations; minor confidential informant; require parental consent for children under the age of 18.

A bill to regulate the use by law enforcement agencies of minors as law enforcement participants and informants; and to provide for the issuance of injunctive orders and payment of damages under certain circumstances.

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Requires parental or guardian consent before law enforcement agencies in Michigan can use minors as informants or participants, and provides legal remedies and damages if this requirement is not met.

Introduced in the Senate

March 11, 2026

Introduced by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-15) and six co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-3), Sylvia Santana (D-2), Sue Shink (D-14), Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Mary Cavanagh (D-6) and Veronica Klinefelt (D-11)

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