2025 House Bill 4174

Juveniles: other; presumption of admissibility for a juvenile's self-incriminating responses obtained through deceptive police practices; modify.

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 1 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.1), as amended by 2020 PA 389, and by adding section 17e to chapter XIIA.

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The bill amends the Probate Code to presume juvenile statements made under deception as involuntary and inadmissible, with provisions effective January 1, 2027, and updates definitions for clarity in juvenile proceedings.

Introduced in the House

March 6, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Dylan Wegela (D-26) and 9 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Kristian Grant (D-82), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Donavan McKinney (D-11), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Tonya Myers Phillips (D-7), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Laurie Pohutsky (D-17) and Jason Morgan (D-23)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary