2026 Senate Bill 885

Criminal procedure: indigent defense; parent and child legal representation commission; create.

A bill to create a parent and child legal representation commission and an office of parent and child legal representation; to prescribe the commission’s and office’s powers and duties; and to provide for appropriations.

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Creates a commission and office to standardize, oversee, and fund legal representation for indigent parents and children in Michigan's child welfare cases, with requirements for public input, funding, and ongoing oversight.

Introduced in the Senate

March 25, 2026

Introduced by Sen. Sam Singh (D-28)

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

June 18, 2026

Reported without amendment

June 23, 2026

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

July 1, 2026

Reported with substitute S-1

Substitute S-1 concurred in by voice vote