2008 Senate Bill 1419 / Public Act 405

Revise child abuse case procedures

Introduced in the Senate

June 26, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Bill Hardiman (R-29)

To require Friend of the Court offices that have received notice from the Department of Human Services under Senate Bill 1418 that a child in custody dispute is also the subject of suspected child abuse or neglect to notify the DHS of procedural developments in the custody case until a final resolution is ordered by the court.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services

Aug. 27, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 16, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 16, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

Sept. 23, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 18, 2008

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To require Friend of the Court offices that have received notice from the Department of Human Services under Senate Bill 1418 that a child in custody dispute is also the subject of suspected child abuse or neglect to notify the DHS of procedural developments in the custody case until a final resolution is ordered by the court.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008