September 8, 2025
Volume 23, Issue 33

In the Capitol

9/9 House Corrections & Judiciary, 10:30 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
Department of Corrections – Critical Incidents.

9/10 House Judiciary, 10:30 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
HB 4596 (Wortz) Criminal procedure: other; dismissal of charges against a defendant determined incompetent to stand trial; revise.
HB 4667 (Lightner) Crimes: other; use of artificial intelligence to commit certain crimes; prohibit.
HB 4668 (Lightner) Trade: business regulation; requirements and safety standards for developers of certain artificial intelligence models; provide for.

9/11 Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety, 12:00 p.m. MORE
Agenda:
SB 293 (Polehanki) Animals: care and treatment; restitution for care and treatment of certain forfeited animals; impose penalties upon owner.
SB 294 (Polehanki) Crimes: animals; restitution for care and treatment of certain forfeited animals; impose penalty on ownership of animal to person convicted of certain crimes against animal.
SB 330 (McMorrow) Courts: juries; exemption from jury service; expand.
SB 456 (McMorrow) Law enforcement: reports; notification of the public by text message of a missing senior or vulnerable adult; provide for.

Complete Committee Meeting List

Legislation Introduced August 26 - September 4
Recently bills were introduced in the following areas of law:

• Aviation Law
• Budget
• Business Law
• Consumer Law
• Corrections
• Courts
• Criminal Law
• Education Law
• Election Law
• Environmental & Natural Resources Law
• Family Law
• Firearms
• Gaming
• Healthcare
• Immigration Law
• Insurance Law
• Juvenile Law
• Landlord-Tenant
• Licensing & Regulation
• Motor Vehicles
• Negligence & Intentional Tort
• Open Meetings
• Real Property
• Recreation & Sports
• State & Local Government
• Tax

In the Hall of Justice

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2020-08: Proposed Amendments of MCR 1.109, 2.104, 2.107, 2.119, 3.203, and 5.105
The proposed amendments of MCR 1.109, 2.104, 2.107, 2.119, 3.203, and 5.105 would, subject to an opting-out procedure, clarify the use of electronic service when MiFILE is not available in the court or for the particular case type.
Issued: 9/3/25
Comment Period Expires: 1/1/26

ADM File No. 2023-23: Proposed Amendments of MCR 3.942 and 3.972
The proposed amendments of MCR 3.942 and 3.972 would, in delinquency and child protective proceeding bench trials, require the court to make findings of fact and conclusions of law and allow for the equivalent of a directed verdict.
Issued: 9/3/25
Comment Period Expires: 1/1/26

ADM File No. 2023-39: Proposed Amendment of MCR 7.215
The proposed amendment of MCR 7.215 would eliminate the requirement that parties provide copies of unpublished opinions cited in briefs filed in the Court of Appeals.
Issued: 9/3/25
Comment Period Expires: 1/1/26

APPOINTMENTS
ADM File No. 2025-01: Appointments to the Attorney Discipline Board
Issued: 9/3/25
Effective: 10/1/25

ADM File No. 2025-01: Appointments to the Attorney Grievance Commission
Issued: 9/3/25
Effective: 10/1/25

ADM File No. 2025-01: Appointments to the Commission on Well-Being in the Law
Issued: 9/3/25
Effective: Immediately

ADM File No. 2025-01: Appointment to the State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners
Issued: 9/3/25
Effective: On adjournment of the 2025 annual meeting of the outgoing Board of Commissioners

NEWS
Public Invited to Provide Feedback for Long-Term Judicial System Strategy

At the Bar

September 19 Board of Commissioners Public Policy Agenda
The SBM Board of Commissioners will be considering several public policy items at its September 19 meeting. The public policy agenda can be reviewed online. Members of the State Bar are invited to submit comments to the Board of Commissioners on any of the items on the agenda. All comments received before the meeting will be shared with the Board.

NEWS
New virtual support group for attorneys to start in September
The State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program is offering a free, confidential virtual support group for attorneys.

Free virtual wellness event to offer prevention strategies for various types of burnout
Join us for a free virtual wellness event featuring Karissa Wallace at 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2025.

Judicial Vacancy – Monroe County Probate Court
Applications must be submitted electronically and received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025.

Grow your practice with the State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service
The SBM’s Lawyer Referral Service is a program designed to connect clients with the attorneys they need, making it a great way for Michigan lawyers to build their practices.

Sign up now for October ethics seminars
The State Bar of Michigan is offering two webinars in October to help Michigan attorneys perform their best.

Links of Interest

SBM Public Policy Resource Center
Public Acts
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
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