2026 Senate Bill 909

Civil procedure: remedies; wrongful imprisonment compensation act; modify evidence requirements.

A bill to amend 2016 PA 343, entitled “Wrongful imprisonment compensation act,” by amending sections 2, 4, 5, and 7 (MCL 691.1752, 691.1754, 691.1755, and 691.1757), section 7 as amended by 2020 PA 43.

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Amends Michigan's Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Act to broaden eligibility, enhance compensation, streamline procedures, and strengthen remedies for individuals wrongfully convicted and imprisoned.

Introduced in the Senate

April 21, 2026

Introduced by Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-3) and seven co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. John Damoose (R-37), Jeff Irwin (D-15), Sue Shink (D-14), Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Sylvia Santana (D-2), Mary Cavanagh (D-6) and Erika Geiss (D-1)

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

June 4, 2026

Reported with substitute S-1

June 10, 2026

Referred to the Committee of the Whole