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2012 Senate Bill 1005: Revise guardian ad litem requirements
Public Act 115 of 2012
Introduced by Sen. Judy Emmons R-Sheridan on March 6, 2012
To give courts the power to terminate a parent's parental rights to a child if the person has committed an offense that requires their registration on the state's online sex offender registry. The bill would also add some specific child sexual abuse offenses to the grounds for terminating parental rights, and require a guardian ad litem appointed by a court to represent the best interests of a child to have taken child development training. These legal guardians are appointed in child neglect, juvenile justice and other cases where a child is or may become a ward of the state. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Families, Seniors & Human Services Committee on March 6, 2012
Reported in the Senate on March 8, 2012
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To give courts the power to terminate a parent's parental rights to a child if the person has committed an offense that requires their registration on the state's online sex offender registry. The bill would also add some specific child sexual abuse offenses to the grounds for terminating parental rights, and require a guardian ad litem appointed by a court to represent the best interests of a child to have taken child development training.
Received in the House on March 15, 2012
Referred to the House Families, Children, and Seniors Committee on March 15, 2012
Reported in the House on April 17, 2012
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on April 24, 2012
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on April 24, 2012
Received in the Senate on April 26, 2012
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on May 1, 2012