2015 Senate Bill 270 / 2016 Public Act 498

Authorize out of state guardian or conservator

Introduced in the Senate

April 15, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To give Michigan courts the authority to appoint a guardian or conservator for a minor or incapacitated individual who is not a Michigan resident if the person “is present or has a significant connection” to the state as defined in the bill.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 30, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 14, 2015

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 14, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 29, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 14, 2016

Passed in the House 64 to 42 (details)

To give Michigan courts the authority to appoint a guardian or conservator for a minor or incapacitated individual who is not a Michigan resident if the person “is present or has a significant connection” to the state as defined in the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2016