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MI HB4696
MI HB4696Children: guardians; definition of relative under the guardianship assistance act; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 2008 PA 260 (MCL 722.872). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4697'25
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Introduced
06/26/2025
06/26/2025
In Committee
04/21/2026
04/21/2026
Crossed Over
04/16/2026
04/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled"Guardianship assistance act,"by amending section 2 (MCL 722.872), as amended by 2023 PA 69.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the definition of "relative" within Michigan's Guardianship Assistance Act, which provides financial support and medical subsidies to eligible children placed with guardians. The key change expands the definition of "relative" to include individuals who are at least 18 years old and either related to the child within the fifth degree by blood, marriage, or adoption (including certain in-laws and parents of half-siblings), or who, even if not related by blood or marriage, have a strong positive emotional tie or role in the child's or infant's parent's life, as determined by the department or the child's tribe if the child is an Indian child. Additionally, any individual seeking to be considered a relative under this expanded definition must have been approved for foster care placement. The bill also clarifies that "Title IV-E" refers to federal assistance for foster care and adoption and guardianship assistance payments.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (28)
Luke Meerman (R)*,
Kelly Breen (D),
Brenda Carter (D),
Tyrone Carter (D),
Jennifer Conlin (D),
Emily Dievendorf (D),
Carol Glanville (D),
Kristian Grant (D),
Kara Hope (D),
Matt Koleszar (D),
Matt Longjohn (D),
Sharon MacDonell (D),
Mike McFall (D),
Donavan McKinney (D),
Denise Mentzer (D),
Jason Morgan (D),
Tonya Myers Phillips (D),
Cynthia Neeley (D),
Amos O'Neal (D),
Laurie Pohutsky (D),
Natalie Price (D),
Carrie Rheingans (D),
Julie Rogers (D),
Helena Scott (D),
Penelope Tsernoglou (D),
Stephen Wooden (D),
Mai Xiong (D),
Stephanie Young (D),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Housing And Human Services (on 04/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4696 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/House/htm/2025-HEBH-4696.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4696-RQJF7S80.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4696-W35YVN0K.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4696.htm |
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