HB4070Introduced in the House
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.
Introduced by Sarah Lightner, District 45
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Placed On Third Reading
June 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment · March 12, 2025
11
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Carter | 1 | Yes |
| Helena Scott | 8 | Yes |
| Kelly Breen | 21 | Yes |
| Sarah Lightner | 45 | Yes |
| Mike Harris | 52 | Yes |
| Douglas Wozniak | 59 | Yes |
| Jay DeBoyer | 63 | Yes |
| Brian BeGole | 71 | Yes |
| Kara Hope | 74 | Yes |
| Gina Johnsen | 78 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced By Representative Rep. Sarah Lightner
Read A First Time
Referred To Committee On Judiciary
Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/12/2025
Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment
Referred To Second Reading
Read A Second Time
Substitute (h-2) Adopted
Placed On Third Reading
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