2025 House Bill 4844

Children: guardians; jurisdiction involving minors; revise.

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 2 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2), as amended by 2019 PA 113.

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House Bill No. 4844 updates and clarifies the jurisdiction of Michigan's juvenile courts, expanding grounds for intervention in cases involving neglect, dependency, serious offenses, and parental rights, while aligning legal definitions and procedures with current statutes.

Introduced in the House

Sept. 4, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Joey Andrews (D-38) and seven co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Denise Mentzer (D-61), Regina Weiss (D-5), Brenda Carter (D-53), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Stephanie Young (D-16), Jennifer Conlin (D-48) and Noah Arbit (D-20)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary