State Rep. Brian BeGole has been named Majority Vice-Chair of the House Judiciary Committee for the 2025-26 legislative term.

The committee is predominantly responsible for issues relating to criminal and civil law, as well as judicial operations. BeGole brings a wealth of experience to the role. He worked in law enforcement for 32 years prior to being elected to serve in the Michigan House, including serving six years as Shiawassee County Sheriff.

“I am incredibly honored to serve on the Judiciary Committee and thank my House colleagues and Speaker Hall for entrusting me with this role,” said BeGole, of Antrim Township. “Over the past two years, I feel the committee and the Democrat trifecta in Lansing were pushing legislation that doesn’t work to keep our communities safe, and they were worried more about larger partisan agendas than what the people of Michigan want. The Democrat initiative of coddling criminals and hugging thugs is over. We must stand with victims of crimes and support the men and women who protect and serve, not pursue policies that incentivize people to continue committing crimes.

“We need commonsense plans that work to deliver justice, hold people accountable under the law, provide resources for our hardworking law enforcement officers, and keep people safe. I’m eager to get started.”

BeGole is in his second term in the Michigan House serving the 71^st District, which includes portions of Shiawassee, Saginaw and Genesee counties. He also serves as Assistant Majority Floor Leader in the House.

PHOTO INFORMATION: State Rep. Brian BeGole, of Antrim Township, speaks with media after being named Vice-Chair of the House Judiciary Committee for the 2025-26 legislative term. BeGole was joined by House Judiciary Committee Chair Sarah Lightner, Speaker of the House Matt Hall and members of law enforcement from throughout the state.