2019 Senate Bill 469 / 2020 Public Act 9

Authorize additional foster care options

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 29, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Marshall Bullock (D-4)

To require court approval for placing a foster child in a “qualified residential treatment program.” This is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 466 to 469, and Senate Bill 539, that among other things are intended to align Michigan rules and procedures with new federal regulations.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans

Sept. 17, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 16, 2019

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 16, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

Nov. 6, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Dec. 10, 2019

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jan. 8, 2020

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To require court approval for placing a foster child in a “qualified residential treatment program.” This is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 466 to 469, and Senate Bill 539, that among other things are intended to align Michigan rules and procedures with new federal regulations.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Jan. 24, 2020