Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4596: Criminal procedure: other; dismissal of charges against a defendant determined incompetent to stand trial; revise. Amends secs. 1034 & 1044 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.2034 & 330.2044).

Passed one chamber Last action September 29, 2025: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Plain-language summary

HB 4596 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on June 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal procedure: other; dismissal of charges against a defendant determined incompetent to stand trial; revise. Amends secs. 1034 & 1044 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.2034 & 330.2044). Primary sponsor: Jennifer Wortz (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 29, 2025): REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jennifer Wortz (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.