A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending sections 57e, 57g, 57p, and 57r (MCL 400.57e, 400.57g, 400.57p, and 400.57r), sections 57e, 57p, and 57r as amended by 2011 PA 131 and section 57g as amended by 2014 PA 375.
The main focus of this bill is to extend the lifetime limit for receiving FIP assistance from 48 months to 60 months. The bill also emphasizes the need for compliance with child support requirements, with penalties for noncompliance including a minimum one-month termination of benefits.
Introduced
by
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations
Discharged from committee
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Reported without amendment
Passed in the Senate 20 to 18 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations