Public Policy Update from the State Bar of Michigan
 
 
 

February 2, 2026
Volume 24, Issue 5


In the Capitol

Complete Committee Meeting List

Legislation Introduced 1/27-1/29
This week bills were introduced in the following areas of law:

In the Hall of Justice

RULE AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2025-42: Housekeeping Amendments
These amendments update cross-references and make other nonsubstantive revisions to clarify the rules.
Issued: 1/28/26
Effective: Immediately

ADM File No. 2025-46: Adoption of Administrative Order No. 2026-1
The Court hereby approves adoption of the following concurrent jurisdiction plan, effective immediately: The 39th Circuit Court, the 2A District Court, and the Lenawee County Probate Court. The plan shall remain on file with the State Court Administrator.
Issued: 1/28/26
Effective: Immediately

ADM File No. 2025-47: Adoption of Administrative Order No. 2026-2
The Court hereby approves adoption of the following concurrent jurisdiction plan effective immediately: The 26th Circuit Court, the 88th District Court, and the Alpena and Montmorency County Probate Courts. The plan shall remain on file with the State Court Administrator.
Issued: 1/28/26
Effective: Immediately

At the Bar

NEWS
State Bar mourns loss of Nancy F. Brown
The State Bar of Michigan is mourning the passing of Nancy F. Brown, a beloved leader and colleague whose presence shaped the organization for five decades.

Discount on secure data storage available for Michigan attorneys
Michigan attorneys can now take advantage of a special 10% discount on secure, hardware encrypted data storage and device management provided by iStorage and Kanagaru.

Learn more about MRPC 1.15 and 1.15A during SBM’s Lawyer Trust Accounts seminars
The State Bar of Michigan is offering virtual half-day webinars providing practical information on the ethical management of lawyer trust accounts.

2026 SBM Election Information
Nominating petitions for the 2026 State Bar of Michigan election will be available in the Michigan Bar Journal and posted on the State Bar website in March.


Links of Interest

SBM Public Policy Resource Center
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Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
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