Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HR 314 — A resolution to declare May 2026 as Foster Care Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Last action — adopted

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 14, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

A resolution to declare May 2026 as Foster Care Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

29 added · 27 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill HR 314 includes additional lines recognizing the importance of acknowledging children's experiences in foster care. The amendment highlights that these children often face unfair stereotypes and emphasizes their resilience and potential. It also declares May 2026 as Foster Care Awareness Month in Michigan, aiming to raise awareness and encourage community support for those involved in foster care. This change matters because it promotes understanding of the challenges faced by foster children and underscores the need for supportive environments for their growth.

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Meerman offered the following resolution:
Meerman, Alexander, Breen, Bruck, Fitzgerald, Fox, Miller, Morgan, Paiz, Rheingans, Rigas, Rogers, Skaggs, Weiss, Wilson, Witwer and Xiong offered the following resolution:
and Whereas, In Michigan, approximately 10,000 children are in foster care or residential placement due to abuse or neglect, each deserving of a safe, nurturing environment and a sense of Foster Care Awareness M 26H_HR0314_INTR_1 7dt1g3 1 belonging;
and Whereas, In Michigan, approximately 10,000 children are in Foster Care Awareness M 26H_HR314_AA_1 y5qzo0 1 foster care or residential placement due to abuse or neglect, each deserving of a safe, nurturing environment and a sense of belonging;
Foster Care Awareness M 26H_HR0314_INTR_1 7dt1g3
Foster Care Awareness M 26H_HR314_AA_1 y5qzo0
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Action History

  1. adopted

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 314 do?
A resolution to declare May 2026 as Foster Care Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Who sponsors HR 314?
HR 314 is sponsored by Luke Meerman (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 314?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 14, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HR 314?
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