Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HB 4750 — Children: foster care; department to use or conserve benefits for children in foster care in the best interests of the children in foster care; provide. Amends 1994 PA 203 (MCL 722.951 - 722.960) by adding sec. 8f.

Last action — 7/3/2026 - bill ordered enrolled

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 03, 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

This bill requires the department to manage benefits for children in foster care in their best interests.

The legislation mandates that the department responsible for foster care must prioritize using or conserving benefits for children in foster care. This aims to ensure that the children receive the maximum benefit from available resources.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means that families involved in the foster care system can expect the department to focus on the best interests of the children regarding available benefits.

Summary

Children: foster care; department to use or conserve benefits for children in foster care in the best interests of the children in foster care; provide. Amends 1994 PA 203 (MCL 722.951 - 722.960) by adding sec. 8f.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 7/3/2026 - bill ordered enrolled

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (145)

145 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4750 do?
Children: foster care; department to use or conserve benefits for children in foster care in the best interests of the children in foster care; provide. Amends 1994 PA 203 (MCL 722.951 - 722.960) by adding sec. 8f.
Who sponsors HB 4750?
HB 4750 is sponsored by Thomas Kuhn (Republican) and Donni Steele (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4750?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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