SB 421 — Children: child abuse or child neglect; reference to the state child abuse and neglect prevention board; update in the vehicle code. Amends sec. 811j of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.811j). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0418'25
Last action — 7/2/2026 - placed on third reading
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced July 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
0 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill updates child abuse and neglect references in vehicle code.
This legislation amends the vehicle code to reference the state child abuse and neglect prevention board. It aims to clarify and update related provisions.
Summary
Children: child abuse or child neglect; reference to the state child abuse and neglect prevention board; update in the vehicle code. Amends sec. 811j of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.811j). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0418'25
Bill Text
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Read SB 421 on the official Michigan source →Action History
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7/2/2026 - placed on third reading
Sponsors
- Rick Jones · Cosponsor
- 24 · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (2)
- Rick Jones
- 24
Not signed on (145)
145 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 145 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 31 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 35 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (38)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ananich | — | Yea |
| Bieda | — | Yea |
| Brandenburg | — | Yea |
| Casperson | — | Yea |
| Conyers | — | Yea |
| Emmons | — | Yea |
| Gregory | — | Yea |
| Hansen | — | Yea |
| Hildenbrand | — | Yea |
| Knezek | — | Yea |
| Knollenberg | — | Yea |
| Kowall | — | Yea |
| Schmidt | — | Yea |
| Shirkey | — | Yea |
| Horn | — | Yea |
| O’Brien | — | Yea |
| Booher | — | Yea |
| Colbeck | — | Yea |
| Hopgood | — | Yea |
| Hune | — | Yea |
| MacGregor | — | Yea |
| Marleau | — | Yea |
| Meekhof | — | Yea |
| Robertson | — | Yea |
| Rocca | — | Yea |
| Schuitmaker | — | Yea |
| Stamas | — | Yea |
| Warren | — | Yea |
| Jones | — | Yea |
| Hood | — | Not Voting |
| Nofs | — | Not Voting |
| Proos | — | Yea |
| Zorn | — | Yea |
| Kevin Hertel | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie A Young | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Joseph Pavlov | Republican | Yea |
| Phil Green | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 80 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 107 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 99% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (108)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Afendoulis | — | Yea |
| Allor | — | Yea |
| Bizon | — | Yea |
| Byrd | — | Yea |
| Calley | — | Yea |
| Cambensy | — | Yea |
| Canfield | — | Yea |
| Chatfield | — | Yea |
| Chirkun | — | Yea |
| Cochran | — | Yea |
| Cole | — | Yea |
| Cox | — | Yea |
| Dianda | — | Yea |
| Durhal | — | Yea |
| Elder | — | Yea |
| Ellison | — | Yea |
| Faris | — | Yea |
| Frederick | — | Yea |
| Garcia | — | Yea |
| Garrett | — | Yea |
| Gay-Dagnogo | — | Yea |
| Glenn | — | Yea |
| Graves | — | Yea |
| Greig | — | Yea |
| Greimel | — | Nay |
| Guerra | — | Yea |
| Hammoud | — | Yea |
| Griffin | — | Yea |
| Hernandez | — | Yea |
| Wentworth | — | Yea |
| Whiteford | — | Yea |
| Wittenberg | — | Yea |
| Yancey | — | Yea |
| Yanez | — | Yea |
| Yaroch | — | Yea |
| Clemente | — | Yea |
| Crawford | — | Yea |
| Jones | — | Yea |
| Hornberger | — | Yea |
| Howell | — | Yea |
| Howrylak | — | Yea |
| Hughes | — | Yea |
| Iden | — | Yea |
| Inman | — | Yea |
| Kahle | — | Yea |
| Maturen | — | Yea |
| McCready | — | Yea |
| Noble | — | Yea |
| Pagan | — | Yea |
| Pagel | — | Yea |
| Peterson | — | Yea |
| Phelps | — | Yea |
| Rabhi | — | Yea |
| VerHeulen | — | Yea |
| Zemke | — | Yea |
| Farrington | — | Yea |
| Rendon | — | Yea |
| Roberts | — | Yea |
| Vaupel | — | Yea |
| Barrett | — | Yea |
| Brann | — | Yea |
| Kesto | — | Yea |
| Kosowski | — | Yea |
| LaFave | — | Yea |
| LaGrand | — | Yea |
| LaSata | — | Yea |
| Lasinski | — | Yea |
| Leonard | — | Yea |
| Leutheuser | — | Yea |
| Lilly | — | Yea |
| Love | — | Yea |
| Lower | — | Yea |
| Lucido | — | Yea |
| Marino | — | Yea |
| Reilly | — | Yea |
| Sabo | — | Yea |
| Sheppard | — | Yea |
| Sneller | — | Yea |
| Sowerby | — | Yea |
| Tedder | — | Yea |
| VanSingel | — | Yea |
| Cynthia Neeley | Democrat | Yea |
| Darrin Camilleri | Democrat | Yea |
| Erika Geiss | Democrat | Yea |
| Helena Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeremy Moss | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin Hertel | Democrat | Yea |
| Reggie Miller | Democrat | Yea |
| Sam Singh | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie Chang | Democrat | Yea |
| Sylvia Santana | Democrat | Yea |
| Tullio Liberati Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Winnie Brinks | Democrat | Yea |
| Curtis S VanderWall | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Lauwers | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Alexander | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Runestad | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Bellino Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Lana Theis | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Webber | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Hoitenga | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Hoadley | Republican | Yea |
| Phil Green | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Hauck | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Victory | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas Albert | Republican | Yea |
| Tim Kelly | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (38)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ananich | — | Yea |
| Bieda | — | Yea |
| Casperson | — | Yea |
| Emmons | — | Yea |
| Gregory | — | Yea |
| Hansen | — | Yea |
| Hildenbrand | — | Yea |
| Stamas | — | Yea |
| Knezek | — | Yea |
| Knollenberg | — | Yea |
| Proos | — | Yea |
| Robertson | — | Yea |
| Kowall | — | Yea |
| Hood | — | Yea |
| Schmidt | — | Yea |
| Horn | — | Yea |
| Shirkey | — | Yea |
| O’Brien | — | Yea |
| Jones | — | Yea |
| Booher | — | Yea |
| Brandenburg | — | Yea |
| Colbeck | — | Yea |
| Conyers | — | Yea |
| Hopgood | — | Yea |
| Hune | — | Yea |
| MacGregor | — | Yea |
| Marleau | — | Yea |
| Meekhof | — | Yea |
| Nofs | — | Yea |
| Rocca | — | Yea |
| Schuitmaker | — | Yea |
| Warren | — | Yea |
| Zorn | — | Yea |
| Kevin Hertel | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie A Young | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Joseph Pavlov | Republican | Yea |
| Phil Green | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 421 do?
- Children: child abuse or child neglect; reference to the state child abuse and neglect prevention board; update in the vehicle code. Amends sec. 811j of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.811j). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0418'25
- Who sponsors SB 421?
- SB 421 is sponsored by Rick Jones and 24.
- What is the current status of SB 421?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced July 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB 421?
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