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MI SB0437
MI SB0437Children: services; reference to “children’s ombudsman” in the foster care and adoption services act; amend to “child advocate”. Amends secs. 5, 8a, 8b & 8d of 1994 PA 203 (MCL 722.955 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0432'23
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Introduced
06/28/2023
06/28/2023
In Committee
10/03/2023
10/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
102nd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled"Foster care and adoption services act,"by amending sections 5, 8a, 8b, and 8d (MCL 722.955, 722.958a, 722.958b, and 722.958d), section 8a as added by 2014 PA 524, section 8b as added by 2018 PA 489, and section 8d as added by 2018 PA 632.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Foster Care and Adoption Services Act to replace references to the "children's ombudsman" with the "child advocate." The bill also outlines the "foster parent's bill of rights," which ensures that foster parents are treated with dignity and have access to necessary information, training, and support. Additionally, the bill establishes the "children's assurance of quality foster care policy," which guarantees certain rights and services for children in foster care, and provides a grievance procedure for foster parents and children to address any noncompliance. This bill is tied to Senate Bill 432.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Stephanie Chang (D)*,
Rosemary Bayer (D),
Erika Geiss (D),
Jeff Irwin (D),
Sylvia Santana (D),
Sue Shink (D),
Paul Wojno (D),
Last Action
Reassigned To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety (on 01/11/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0437 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - SUMMARY OF BILL REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2023-SFA-0432-F.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL IN COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2023-SFA-0432-G.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2023-SIB-0437.htm |
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