A resolution to recognize May 2026 as Treatment Court Month.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Bellino and 13 co-sponsors

Proclaims May 2026 as Treatment Court Month, urging awareness and activities to highlight treatment courts’ role and impact on individuals and communities.

ADOPTED

Summary of SR 124 (2025-2026) — Michigan

Purpose and intent

SR 124 is a concurrent or joint resolution recognizing and designating a period in May 2026 as Treatment Court Month in Michigan.

The resolution serves to acknowledge the role and importance of treatment courts (often specialized dockets that integrate substance use treatment with accountability measures) and to highlight their impact on individuals, families, and the community.

Key provisions and changes

Proclaims May 2026 as Treatment Court Month across the state, encouraging awareness and support for treatment courts.

Urges state agencies, local governments, courts, and other stakeholders to observe the month with appropriate programs or activities that promote the benefits of treatment courts.

May include statements commending judges, court staff, treatment providers, law enforcement, and participants involved in treatment court programs for their efforts and outcomes.

Who or what would be affected

State government entities (e.g., Michigan Judiciary, Department of Health and Human Services, and other relevant state agencies) are invited to participate in commemorative activities.

Local trial courts and treatment courts (e.g., drug treatment courts, veterans treatment courts, mental health courts) could implement or expand programming, outreach, or educational events in recognition of the designation.

Prisoners, defendants, and program participants in treatment court tracks may indirectly benefit from heightened awareness and potentially increased access to resources and support services.

The broader community may experience increased visibility of treatment court options and related support services.

Procedural and timeline aspects

The bill was introduced on May 20, 2026 by Senator Paul Wojno.

It includes a list of co-sponsors, indicating broad bipartisan or cross-chamber support from multiple senators.

As a concurrent or resolution measure, it typically requires approval by both chambers (Senate and House) but does not enact new statutory changes or create new programs; it serves to recognize and commemorate rather than to modify law.

There is no indication of funding appropriation or new statutory mandates within the resolution itself, though it may prompt accompanying activities or observances at the state and local level.

Observations

The resolution is symbolic, focused on recognizing the value of treatment courts and encouraging related observances in May 2026.

It does not appear to alter existing statutes or create new penalties, funding, or administrative procedures.

The broad list of sponsors suggests a collaborative effort to elevate awareness of treatment courts across the state.