2004 Senate Bill 1441 / Public Act 476

Revise foster care hearing procedures

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 30, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Virg Bernero (D-23)

To increase from 91 days to 182 days the time between foster care review hearings held after an initial hearing following a termination of parental rights. The bill also would require the family court to conduct a permanency planning hearing within 12 months after a child was removed from his or her home, and once every 12 months after that.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 7, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 3, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes designed to ensure that the state law complies fully with federal rules establishing the conditions for receiving federal Medicaid money.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 4, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 4, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 9, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 9, 2004

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

To increase from 91 days to 182 days the time between foster care review hearings held after an initial hearing following a termination of parental rights. The bill also would require the family court to conduct a permanency planning hearing within 12 months after a child was removed from his or her home, and once every 12 months after that.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 21, 2004