2015 Senate Bill 529 / Public Act 227

Revise guardianship detail

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 29, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Judy Emmons (R-33)

To revise a law that authorizes a family court to place an abused or neglected minor with grandparents or other relatives who are willing to care for the child. The bill would allow a “successor” guardian to be named in case the first one dies or becomes incapacitated.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services

Oct. 20, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 4, 2015

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 4, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 10, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 3, 2015

Amendment offered by Rep. Pete Lucido (R-36)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Dec. 8, 2015

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To revise a law that authorizes a family court to place an abused or neglected minor with grandparents or other relatives who are willing to care for the child. The bill would allow a “successor” guardian to be named in case the first one dies or becomes incapacitated.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 9, 2015

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 17, 2015