Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMichiganIn Committee
SB 1178: Courts: other; delinquent collections program; establish. Amends title & secs. 1, 3 & 4 of 1993 PA 316 (MCL 12.131 et seq.) & adds sec. 7a.
Sue Shink
SB 1178 status: In Committee — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY (updated Sep 10, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The legislation authorizes the establishment of a state-level delinquent collections program specifically for court-ordered fines and fees.
Who is affected
Court debtors, state treasury departments, and judicial administrative offices.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill mandates the development of a collection framework, though specific procedural requirements are not provided in the abstract.
Costs and funding
Operational costs for managing the new collection program are likely, though specific budget impacts are not stated.
When it takes effect
Currently under committee review as of September 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for increased state and local revenue through more effective recovery of outstanding court fines.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for regressive impacts on low-income populations and limited transparency regarding collection procedures.
What is still unknown
The specific methods of collection, whether private vendors will be utilized, and protections for those unable to pay are not stated in the available source.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increased recovery of unpaid court-ordered fines and fees
- Potential reduction in uncollected state revenue
- Standardization of collection processes across judicial districts
Risks
- Increased financial burden on defendants with limited ability to pay
- Costs associated with implementing a new collection program
- Potential for aggressive collection tactics impacting individual economic stability
Society
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Ensures court orders are followed through enforcement
- Encourages compliance with judicial financial assessments
- Provides structured pathways for debt resolution
Risks
- Disproportionate impact on vulnerable and low-income populations
- Potential for punitive measures that exacerbate social inequality
- Stress and hardship caused by systematic debt collection efforts
Technology Industry
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Centralized reporting of collected court revenues
- Enhanced oversight of state-level treasury activities
- Increased transparency in how court fines are processed
Risks
- Lack of public detail on data-sharing between courts and treasury
- Concerns regarding data privacy for sensitive debt records
- Insufficient oversight of third-party collection vendors
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
The potential for aggressive collection efforts against low-income residents poses a risk to social and economic stability.
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
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- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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