2009 Senate Bill 891

Michigan Children's Institute authority

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 13, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Mark Jansen (R-28)

To revise the authority of the Michigan Children's Institute (the entity that is the statutory legal guardian for a child who is a ward of the state because parental rights have been terminated), so as to include the authority to consent to a court-appointed guardian.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services

Nov. 18, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 9, 2009

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 9, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

Feb. 24, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.