SB0909

Civil procedure: remedies; wrongful imprisonment compensation act; modify evidence requirements. Amends secs. 2, 4, 5 & 7 of 2016 PA 343 (MCL 691.1752 et seq.).

Introduced·4/21/26
Introduced Text

Michigan SB0909 modifies the Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Act to adjust evidence requirements and compensation details for wrongful.

Michigan SB0909 amends the Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Act to modify evidence requirements and compensation details for individuals wrongfully imprisoned. The bill specifies that courts must consider difficulties in proving cases due to time, lost evidence, and unavailable witnesses. It sets compensation at $50,000 per year of imprisonment, with a maximum of $1.5 million, plus expenses and attorney fees not exceeding 10% of the total award. Compensation is not subject to income taxes but is subject to child support obligations.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Reported Favorably With Substitute S-1 6/4/2026

4 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 4

12:00 PM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

May 21

12:00 PM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

History

Jun 10

Senate

Reported Favorably With Substitute (s-1) 6/4/2026

Jun 10

Senate

Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-1)

Apr 21

Senate

Introduced By Senator Stephanie Chang