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MI SB0831

MI SB0831
Law enforcement: investigations; minor confidential informant; require parental consent for children under the age of 18. Creates new act.


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Introduced
03/11/2026
In Committee
06/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

103rd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to regulate the use by law enforcement agencies of minors as law enforcement participants and informants; and to provide for the issuance of injunctive orders and payment of damages under certain circumstances.

AI Summary

This bill requires law enforcement agencies to obtain written consent from a parent or legal guardian before using any individual under the age of 18, referred to as a "minor," as a "law enforcement participant" (someone who directly helps prevent or enforce laws) or an "informant" (someone who provides information about potential law violations). This requirement does not apply to minors who are legally emancipated. If a law enforcement agency fails to get this consent, a parent or legal guardian can seek a court order to stop the agency from using the minor and can be awarded damages and attorney fees.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Referred To Committee Of The Whole (on 06/10/2026)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Family Issues
  • ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0831 03/11/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF BILL REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2026-SFA-0831-F.pdf 06/08/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL IN COMMITTEE https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2026-SFA-0831-G.pdf 05/12/2026
BillText https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2026-SIB-0831.htm 03/11/2026
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