Public Policy Update from the State Bar of Michigan
 
 
 

August 24, 2026
Volume 24, Issue 32


In the Capitol

8/25 House Judiciary, 12:00 p.m. MORE
Agenda:
HB 5920 (Wortz) Legislature: legislative agencies; office of legislative corrections ombudsman; expand powers and duties.
HB 5921 (Bohnak) Legislature: legislative agencies; office of legislative corrections ombudsman; expand powers and duties.

Complete Committee Meeting List

Legislation Introduced Recently
Recently, bills were introduced in the following areas of law:

At the Bar

NEWS
MiLawyer Podcast: How law schools are changing with Michael Sant’Ambrogio
Michigan’s law schools are evolving with technology advancements.

Coming soon: 2026-2027 license renewal opens in September
Michigan attorneys can begin renewing their licenses for the 2026-2027 Bar year starting after Labor Day.

Learn about emotional freedom techniques at upcoming virtual wellness event
Join us for a free virtual wellness event focusing on emotional freedom techniques and featuring Judith Zorn at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026.


Links of Interest

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