Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4070: Courts: other; Michigan indigent defense commission act; expand duties to include indigent defense of youth. Amends title & secs. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21 & 23 of 2013 PA 93 (MCL 780.983 et seq.) & adds sec. 14.

In committee Last action June 16, 2026: placed on third reading

Plain-language summary

HB 4070 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts: other; Michigan indigent defense commission act; expand duties to include indigent defense of youth. Amends title & secs. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21 & 23 of 2013 PA 93 (MCL 780.983 et seq.) & adds sec. 14. Primary sponsor: Sarah Lightner (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2026): placed on third reading.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Sarah Lightner (Republican).