2008 House Bill 5909 / Public Act 148

Revise rule against "perpetuities”

Introduced in the House

March 18, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Andy Meisner (D-27)

To exempt personal property held in certain trusts from the law against "perpetuities.” "Perpetuities" is a legal doctrine intended to prevent assets from being tied-up in long-term family or "dynasty" trusts. However, the law has the effect of causing trusts to be set up in other states.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 19, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 8, 2008

Amendment offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 15, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 7, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 15, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To exempt personal property held in certain trusts from the law against "perpetuities.” "Perpetuities" is a legal doctrine intended to prevent assets from being tied-up in long-term family or "dynasty" trusts. However, the law has the effect of causing trusts to be set up in other states.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 28, 2008