2020 Senate Bill 1091 / Public Act 349

“Abate” child support when payer in prison

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 9, 2020

Introduced by Sen. John Bizon (R-19)

To “abate” the court-ordered child support payments ordered in a “a domestic relations matter” (divorce mainly) while the payer is sentenced to six months or more, and “adjust” the amount after the individual gets out.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans

Sept. 23, 2020

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 30, 2020

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 30, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 2, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 17, 2020

Passed in the House 103 to 2 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 30, 2020