2018 House Bill 6499

Revise foster care zoning restriction

Introduced in the House

Nov. 27, 2018

Introduced by Rep. John Reilly (R-46)

To revise a law that restricts local zoning codes from excluding from a residential neighborhood an child foster care facility with six or fewer residents. The bill would extend this preemption of local exclusions to facilities with up to 10 residents if they are located on 20 acres or more.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

Dec. 6, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 96 to 13 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 11, 2018

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

Dec. 19, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

To revise a law that restricts local zoning codes from excluding from a residential neighborhood an child foster care facility with six or fewer residents. The bill would extend this preemption of local exclusions to facilities with up to 10 residents if they are located on 20 acres or more.

Vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2018