2011 Senate Bill 220 / Public Act 31

Revise child guardian appointment detail

Introduced in the Senate

March 2, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Judy Emmons (R-33)

To revise the statute requiring a court to get the consent of the superintendant of the Michigan Children's Institute (the entity that is the statutory legal guardian for a child who is a ward of the state because parental rights have been terminated) when it appoints a guardian. The bill would include the superintendent’s designee.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services

March 24, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 28, 2011

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 28, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

May 17, 2011

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 18, 2011

Passed in the House 103 to 3 (details)

To revise the statute requiring a court to get the consent of the superintendant of the Michigan Children's Institute (the entity that is the statutory legal guardian for a child who is a ward of the state because parental rights have been terminated) when it appoints a guardian. The bill would include the superintendent’s designee.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 23, 2011