Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 712: Courts: district court; magistrate qualifications; modify. Amends secs. 8501 & 8507 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8501 & 600.8507).

In committee Last action October 14, 2026: PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2)

Plain-language summary

SB 712 is a bill introduced in the Michigan Senate on November 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts: district court; magistrate qualifications; modify. Amends secs. 8501 & 8507 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8501 & 600.8507). Primary sponsor: Michele Hoitenga (Republican). Most recent recorded action (October 14, 2026): PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michele Hoitenga (Republican).