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MI SB0831
MI SB0831Law 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
03/11/2026
In Committee
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
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)
Jeff Irwin (D)*,
Rosemary Bayer (D),
Mary Cavanagh (D),
Stephanie Chang (D),
Veronica Klinefelt (D),
Sylvia Santana (D),
Sue Shink (D),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety (on 03/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0831 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2026-SIB-0831.htm |
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