2015 Senate Bill 597 / 2016 Public Act 330

Authorize “qualified dispositions in trust”

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 4, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-26)

To authorize a “qualified dispositions in trust” instrument that would let a person to create and place assets in a trust for their own benefit, which would then be protected from potential creditors (with various exceptions). This is said to be of interest to individuals in professions that are exposed to high liability risks.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Jan. 21, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 17, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 17, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 13, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 21, 2016

Amendment offered by Rep. Klint Kesto (R-39)

To establish the date the bill will go into effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Nov. 9, 2016

Passed in the House 87 to 18 (details)

To authorize a “qualified dispositions in trust” instrument that would let a person to create and place assets in a trust for their own benefit, which would then be protected from potential creditors (with various exceptions). This is said to be of interest to individuals in professions that are exposed to high liability risks.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 10, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 8, 2016