May 6, 2024
Volume 22, Issue 19

In the Capitol

Legislative Action Last Week:
Summary of legislative action on all bills that the State Bar or sections of the State Bar have taken positions.
HB 4718 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Prohibit Sexual Orientation Or Gender Identity Of A Victim As A Defense To A Crime) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety as substitute S-1 on April 23.
LGBTQ+ Law Section Position on HB 4718: Support.

SB 814 (A Bill To Require The Supreme Court To Analyze Certain Trial Court Costs And Revenue Sources) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety without amendment on April 23.
SBM Position on SB 814: Support.

SB 815 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Sunset On Certain Costs That May Be Imposed Upon Criminal Conviction) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety without amendment on April 23.
SBM Position on SB 815: Support.

In the Hall of Justice

The Michigan Supreme Court will hold a public administrative hearing on May 22, 2024. To view the notice, click here.

At the Bar

Electronic ballots to be sent out this month
Michigan attorneys will be sent electronic ballots later this month for contested races in the 2024 State Bar elections.

AI Takes Center Stage at 2024 Great Lakes Legal Conference
Worried, or curious, about how artificial intelligence is already affecting the legal profession, and what’s on the horizon?

Virtual seminar: Protect your firm from deepfakes and online misinformation
Learn to combat these digital threats in a free upcoming seminar hosted by the State Bar of Michigan’s Practice Management Resource Center.

Links of Interest

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