Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced

SB 1189 — Human services: fraud; falsely identifying a person as a biological parent; prohibit. Amends secs. 57e & 57g of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.57e & 400.57g).

Last action — 10/1/2026 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

The bill prohibits falsely identifying someone as a biological parent in human services.

This bill amends existing laws to make it illegal to falsely identify a person as a biological parent. It aims to prevent fraud in human services.

Summary

Human services: fraud; falsely identifying a person as a biological parent; prohibit. Amends secs. 57e & 57g of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.57e & 400.57g).

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 10/1/2026 - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1189 do?
Human services: fraud; falsely identifying a person as a biological parent; prohibit. Amends secs. 57e & 57g of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.57e & 400.57g).
What is the current status of SB 1189?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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