2025 House Bill 4677

Probate: guardians and conservators; provision for supported decision-making agreements; create.

A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending section 5303 (MCL 700.5303), as amended by 2024 PA 1.

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House Bill No. 4677 amends Michigan's guardianship law to require courts to inform petitioners about supported decision-making and other alternatives to full guardianship, promoting less restrictive options for individuals facing incapacity.

Introduced in the House

June 25, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Doug Wozniak (R-59) and 13 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Natalie Price (D-6), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Stephanie Young (D-16), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Julie Brixie (D-73), Jasper Martus (D-69), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Kara Hope (D-74), Veronica Paiz (D-10), Kelly Breen (D-21) and Noah Arbit (D-20)

Referred to the Committee on Families and Veterans

Aug. 12, 2025

Reported without amendment