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July 6, 2026
Volume 24, Issue 27
In the Capitol
Complete Committee Meeting List
Legislative Action Last Week:
Summary of legislative action on all bills that the State Bar or sections of the State Bar have taken positions.
HB 4396 Substitute S-1 (Juvenile Diversion Act, Certain Information Sharing For Research Purposes In Juvenile Justice Cases) passed the House 104 to 2 on July 3. It is now on its way to Governor Whitmer for her signature.
SBM Position on HB 4396: Support.
HB 4727 (Estates And Protected Individuals Code, Licensure Of Professional Guardians And Conservators) passed the House and was referred to the Senate Committee on Housing & Human Services on June 25.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on HB 4727: Oppose as Drafted.
HB 4728 (Occupational Code, Licensure Of Professional Guardians And Conservators) passed the House and was referred to the Senate Committee on Housing & Human Services on June 25.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on HB 4728: Oppose as Drafted.
HB 4750 Substitute S-4 (Foster Care and Adoption Services Act) passed the House 106 to 1 on July 3. It is now on its way to Governor Whitmer for her signature.
Children’s Law Section Position on HB 4750: Support in Concept but Oppose as Drafted.
HB 5045 (State Housing Development Authority Act Of 1966, Redemption Of Premises) passed the House and was referred to the Senate Committee on Local Government on July 1.
Real Property Law Section Position on HB 5045: Support.
HB 5046 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Recording Of Deed) passed the House and was referred to the Senate Committee on Local Government on July 1.
Real Property Law Section Position on HB 5046: Support.
HB 5152 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Distribution Of Proceeds From Mortgage Foreclosure Auctions) passed the House 102 to 3 on July 1 and was referred to the Senate Committee on Housing & Human Services.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on HB 5152: Oppose.
Real Property Law Section Position on HB 5152: Oppose.
HB 5153 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Distribution Of Proceeds From Mortgage Foreclosure Auctions) passed the House 102 to 3 on July 1 and was referred to the Senate Committee on Housing & Human Services.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on HB 5153: Oppose.
Real Property Law Section Position on HB 5153: Oppose.
HB 5211 (Child Custody Act Of 1970, Factors Determining Best Interest Of Child) was reported out of the House Committee on Judiciary without amendments on June 24.
Family Law Section Position on HB 5211: Oppose.
HB 5212 (Child Custody Act Of 1970, Factors Determining Best Interest Of Child In Joint Custody) was reported out of the House Committee on Judiciary without amendments on June 24.
Family Law Section Position on HB 5212: Oppose.
HB 5213 (Friend Of The Court Act, Information On The Presumption Of Equal Or Approximately Equal Parenting Time) was reported out of the House Committee on Judiciary without amendments on June 24.
Family Law Section Position on HB 5213: Oppose.
HB 6033 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Fees For Service Of Process) was reported out of the House Committee on Judiciary as substitute H-1 on June 24.
Family Law Section Position on HB 6033: Support.
SB 18 Substitute H-1 (Foster Care And Adoption Services Act, Conditions On The Use Of Certain Benefits For A Child In Foster Care) passed the Senate 36 to 0 on July 3. It is now on its way to Governor Whitmer for her signature.
Children’s Law Section Position on SB 18: Support In Concept, Oppose As Drafted, Recommend Working With Sponsor To Amend Bill.
SB 81 Substitute H-1 (Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Act, Expand Duties To Include Indigent Defense Of Youth) passed the Senate 23 to 13 on July 3. It is now on its way to Governor Whitmer for her signature.
SBM Position on SB 81: Support.
SB 106 (Michigan Vehicle Code, Fund-Raising Registration Plate For Spay And Neuter Clinics) passed the House 86 to 22 on July 3. It is now on its way to Governor Whitmer for her signature.
Animal Law Section Position on SB 106: Support.
SB 293 (The Michigan Penal Code, Restitution For Care And Treatment Of Certain Forfeited Animals) passed the House 84 to 24 on July 3. It is now on its way to Governor Whitmer for her signature.
Animal Law Section Position on SB 293: Support.
SB 294 (The Michigan Penal Code, Restitution For Care And Treatment Of Certain Forfeited Animals) passed the House 84 to 24 on July 3. It is now on its way to Governor Whitmer for her signature.
Animal Law Section Position on SB 294: Support.
SB 585 (Estates And Protected Individuals Code, Requirement To Have An Appraisal For The Sale Of Real Property) passed the House 107 to 0 on July 3. It is now on its way to Governor Whitmer for her signature.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on SB 585: Oppose with Recommended Amendments.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on SB 585: Oppose as Drafted.
SB 586 (Estates And Protected Individuals Code, Requirement To State On Record Reasons For Moving Ward From Residence) passed the House 107 to 0 on July 3. It is now on its way to Governor Whitmer for her signature.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on SB 586: Support.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on SB 586: Oppose as Drafted.
SB 712 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Magistrate Qualifications) was referred to the Committee of the Whole as Substitute S-2 on June 24.
SBM Position on SB 712: Support.
SB 885 (A Bill To Create A Parent And Child Legal Representation Commission And An Office Of Parent And Child Legal Representation) was referred to the Committee of the Whole as Substitute S-1 on July 1.
SBM Position on SB 885: Support.
Children’s Law Section Position on SB 885: Support.
Family Law Section Position on SB 885: Support.
Legislation Introduced 6/30–7/2
Last week bills were introduced in the following areas of law:
In the Hall of Justice
RULE AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2019-40: Adoption of Administrative Order No. 2026-4, Rescission of Administrative Order No. 2012-7, and Amendments of MCR 2.407 and 8.110
Administrative Order No. 2026-4 clarifies how a judicial officer may preside remotely. A related amendment of MCR 2.407 strikes a reference to Administrative Order No. 2012-7 being suspended, and that administrative order is rescinded. The amendment of MCR 8.110 sets out the authority, responsibility, and duty of chief judges when faced with remote-work requests from judicial officers.
Issued: 6/30/26
Effective: 9/1/26
ADM File Nos. 2024-30/2024-39: Amendment of MCR 7.306
The amendment of MCR
7.306 clarifies previously-adopted amendments regarding election-related original proceedings. Changes include expressing certain deadlines in terms of hours instead of days and requiring date and time stamped copies of certain election-related certifications.
Issued: 6/30/26
Effective: 9/1/26
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2022-19: Proposed Amendments of MRPC 1.5, 1.15, and 1.15A, and Proposed Additions of MRPC 1.15B and 1.15C
The proposed amendments of MRPC
1.5, 1.15, and 1.15A, and proposed additions of MRPC 1.15B and 1.15C reflect a third-revised proposal that would amend the rules governing IOLTA accounts to: modernize the fee and IOLTA rules, address gaps in the existing rules, and clarify attorneys’ ethical duties related to safekeeping client or third-person property and managing trust accounts. Of particular note, MRPC 1.5 would authorize lawyers to agree in writing to receiving advance fees, including flat fees and classic retainer fees, subject to certain restrictions. MRPC 1.15 addresses how to handle and treat those funds for purposes of IOLTAs.
Issued: 6/30/26
Comment Period Expires: 10/1/26
At the Bar
NEWS
Landmark juvenile justice bill clears Legislature
The bill expands the MIDC to ensures Michigan's children also are afforded their constitutional right to counsel.
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