Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan SB1035: Criminal procedure: DNA; postconviction DNA testing; modify. Amends sec. 16, ch. X of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 770.16).
Status: In committee, September 30, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16 of chapter X (MCL 770.16), as amended by 2015 PA 229.
From the introduced text, June 11, 2026:
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16 of chapter X (MCL 770.16), as amended by 2015 PA 229. the people of the state of michigan enact: CHAPTER X Sec. 16. (1) Notwithstanding the limitations of section 2 of this chapter and subject to subsection (13), a defendant convicted of a felony at trial before January 8, 2001 who is serving a prison sentence for the felony conviction may petition the circuit court to order DNA testing of biological material identified during the investigation leading to his or her the defendant's conviction, and for a new trial based on the results of that testing. Notwithstanding the limitations of section 2 of this chapter, a defendant convicted of a felony at trial on or after January 8, 2001 who establishes that all of the following apply may petition the circuit court to order DNA testing of biological material identified during the investigation leading to his or her conviction, and for a new trial based on the results of that testing:A petition filed under this subsection must establish that either of the following circumstances apply to the biological material: (a) That DNA testing was done in the case or under this act. (b) That the results of the testing were inconclusive. (c) That …
Sponsors
- Irwin, Jeff (D, 15) · primary sponsor
- Chang, Stephanie (D, 3)
- Cavanagh, Mary (D, 6)
- Geiss, Erika (D, 1)
- Shink, Sue (D, 14)
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
- : REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 9/22/2026
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
- : INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
Votes
- Reported Favorably Without Amendment 9/22/2026 (September 30, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Criminal procedure: DNA
Common questions
- What is SB1035?
- SB1035 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Criminal procedure: DNA; postconviction DNA testing; modify. Amends sec. 16, ch. X of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 770.16).
- What does SB1035 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16 of chapter X (MCL 770.16), as amended by 2015 PA 229.
- What is the status of SB1035?
- In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (September 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1035?
- Irwin, Jeff (D, 15), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB1035?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-1035
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