Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan SR124: A resolution to recognize May 2026 as Treatment Court Month.
Status: Passed both chambers, May 20, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution to recognize May 2026 as Treatment Court Month.
From the enrolled text, May 20, 2026:
A resolution to recognize May 2026 as Treatment Court Month. Whereas, Treatment courts are the cornerstone of justice reform in the United States and are recognized as the most successful and effective justice system intervention in our nationâs history; and Whereas, There are more than 4,200 treatment courts nationwide, including Michiganâs 209 treatment courts, which together have helped restore hope, strengthen families, and improve outcomes for more than 1.5 million individuals; and Whereas, With the help of treatment courts, there are significant improvements to substance use, mental health challenges, and a reduction in addiction and related crime, all achieved at a lower cost than traditional criminal justice approaches, saving an average of $6,000 per participant; and Whereas, Treatment courts foster strong community-based partnerships by bringing together judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, treatment and rehabilitation professionals, law enforcement, community supervision personnel, researchers, educators, and community leaders who share a commitment to accountability, recovery, and healing; and Whereas, It also improves public safety and promotes long-term stability by increasing educational attainment, employment, housing and financial security, supporting family reunification, reducing foster care placements, and improving maternal and infant health outcomes; and Whereas, Treatment courts exemplify the belief that recovery is possible, accountability leads to transformation, and when one person rises out of substance use and crime, families grow stronger, communities heal, and we …
Sponsors
- Wojno, Paul (D, 10) · primary sponsor
- Outman, Rick (R, 33)
- McCann, Sean (D, 19)
- Damoose, John (R, 37)
- Hertel, Kevin (D, 12)
- Bellino, Joseph (R, 16)
- Klinefelt, Veronica (D, 11)
- Johnson, Ruth (R, 24)
- Victory, Roger (R, 31)
- Irwin, Jeff (D, 15)
- Cavanagh, Mary (D, 6)
- Chang, Stephanie (D, 3)
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : RULES SUSPENDED
- : INTRODUCED BY SENATOR PAUL WOJNO
Common questions
- What is SR124?
- SR124 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): A resolution to recognize May 2026 as Treatment Court Month.
- What does SR124 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to recognize May 2026 as Treatment Court Month.
- What is the status of SR124?
- Passed both chambers as of May 20, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (May 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR124?
- Wojno, Paul (D, 10), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR124?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SR-0124
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