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March 24, 2025
Volume 23, Issue 11
In the Capitol
Complete Committee Meeting List
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 4098 (Tax Tribunal Act, Methods For Tax Tribunal To Hold Hearings) and HB 4099 (Open Meetings Act, Electronic Hearings Of The Tax Tribunal) passed the House on March 18.
SBM Position on HB 4098 and HB 4099: Support.
SB 18 (Foster Care And Adoption Services Act, Conditions On The Use Of Certain Benefits For A Child In Foster Care) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Housing & Human Services on March 20.
Children’s Law Section Position on SB 18: Support In Concept, Oppose As Drafted, Recommend Working With Sponsor To Amend Bill.
SB 81 (Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Act, Expand Duties To Include Indigent Defense Of Youth) passed the Senate 25 to 12 on March 18.
SBM Position on SB 81: Support.
SB 82 (A Bill To Protect The Safety Of Judges And Certain Other Individuals) passed the Senate 25 to 11 on March 19.
SBM Position on SB 82: Support.
Family Law Section Position on SB 82: Support.
SB 111 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Elder And Vulnerable Adult Personal Protection Order) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety as Substitute S-1 on March 18.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on SB 111: Support.
SB 112 (The Michigan Penal Code, Definition Of Racketeering) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety on March 18.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on SB 112: Support.
SB 113 (The Michigan Penal Code, Embezzlement From Vulnerable Adults And The Estates Of Vulnerable Adults) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety on March 18.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on SB 113: Support.
SB 114 (A Bill To Provide For The Creation Of A Vulnerable Adult Multidisciplinary Team) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety on March 18.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on SB 114: Support.
Legislation Introduced 3/18-3/19
Recently, bills were introduced in the following areas of law:
In the Hall of Justice
AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2022-51/2022-57: Amendments of MCR 6.508 and 6.509
The amendments of MCR 6.508 and 6.509: (1) require trial courts that make a partial decision on a postjudgment motion for relief to reissue the order in its entirety after it decides the remaining issues, (2) clarify that a reissued order constitutes a decision under subchapter 6.500 of the Michigan Court Rules, and (3) clarify that a trial court’s decision on a motion for relief from judgment and a timely-filed motion to reconsider an order deciding a motion for relief from judgment constitute a decision under subchapter 6.500 of the Michigan Court Rules.
Issued: 3/19/25
Effective: 5/1/25
ADM File No. 2023-04: Amendments of MCR 7.212, 7.305, and 7.312
The amendments of MCR 7.212, 7.305, and 7.312 address the filing and timing of amicus curiae briefs. For both appellate courts, the amendments: allow amicus curiae briefs in response to an application for leave to appeal; eliminate the motion filing fee; and expand the groups that may file a brief without a motion or invitation. For the Supreme Court, the amendments also allow parties to file a response to an adverse amicus curiae brief, subject to certain timing and content requirements.
Issued: 3/19/25
Effective: 5/1/25
DECLINED TO ADOPT
ADM File No. 2023-07: Proposed Amendment of MCR 6.433
Issued: 3/19/25
Effective: Immediately
At the Bar
NEWS
Statement from SBM Leadership on Unprecedented Threats to Rule of Law
We affirm the State Bar of Michigan’s commitment to supporting the fair and impartial administration of justice in the proper functioning of the courts.
Transformative Juvenile Justice Bill to go back Before Michigan Lawmakers
A crucial piece of legislation that would reform juvenile justice and ensure access to justice to children is back in front of Michigan lawmakers.
Sign up now for the Tips & Tools Webinar hosted by the State Bar of Michigan on April 8
The next Tips & Tools Webinar hosted by the State Bar of Michigan will take place April 8.
Register Now for the 2025 Great Lakes Legal Conference
Now is your chance to attend the Great Lakes Legal Conference, the State Bar of Michigan’s premier continuing education and leadership development event.
Links of Interest
SBM Public Policy Resource Center
Public Acts
Michigan Supreme Court
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