2015 Senate Bill 503 / 2016 Public Act 26

Revise “Indian family preservation” law

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 24, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Judy Emmons (R-33)

To revise some procedural details specified in an <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2012-SB-1232">“Indian family preservation” law</a> enacted in 2013 that requires officials to make active efforts to provide “culturally appropriate” services” that “assure cultural connections” to the tribe.

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

Feb. 2, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 10, 2016

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To revise some procedural details specified in an <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2012-SB-1232">“Indian family preservation” law</a> enacted in 2013 that requires officials to make active efforts to provide “culturally appropriate” services” that “assure cultural connections” to the tribe.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 1, 2016