2022 House Bill 5978 / Public Act 204

Revise foster care regulation details

Introduced in the House

March 24, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Rodney Wakeman (R-94)

To require the state Department of Health and Human Services to work with entities that perform “family finding and engagement services” to help foster youth reconnect to family and friends who may assist in his or her care.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

May 11, 2022

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 24, 2022

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 26, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services

June 30, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 20, 2022

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To require the state Department of Health and Human Services to work with entities that perform “family finding and engagement services” to help foster youth reconnect to family and friends who may assist in his or her care.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 7, 2022