Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 7 D cosponsors

SB 422 — Courts: family division; use of screening tool for minors sought to be placed on the consent calendar; require. Amends sec. 2f, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.2f). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0418'23

Last action — REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 28, 2023. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 D).

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Summary

This bill requires a screening tool to be used for minors who are being considered for placement on the consent calendar in family courts. It amends existing law to ensure that this assessment is part of the process for these cases.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY

  2. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)

  3. REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)

  4. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY

  5. INTRODUCED BY SENATOR KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (139)

139 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 422 do?
This bill requires a screening tool to be used for minors who are being considered for placement on the consent calendar in family courts. It amends existing law to ensure that this assessment is part of the process for these cases.
Who sponsors SB 422?
SB 422 is sponsored by Paul Wojno (Democrat), Jeff Irwin (Democrat), Stephanie Chang (Democrat), Rosemary Bayer (Democrat), Sue Shink (Democrat), Erika Geiss (Democrat), Sylvia Santana (Democrat), and McDonald Rivet.
What is the current status of SB 422?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 28, 2023. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 422?
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