2019 Senate Bill 467 / 2020 Public Act 7

Authorize additional foster care options

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 29, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Marshall Bullock (D-4)

To permit “variances” from the rules for foster care homes and group homes that explicitly allow a child with an established meaningful relationship with a family to remain with the family, and allow a family with special training or skills to provide care to a child who has a severe disability. See also Senate Bill 466.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans

Sept. 17, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 16, 2019

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 16, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

Nov. 6, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Dec. 10, 2019

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jan. 8, 2020

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To permit “variances” from the rules for foster care homes and group homes that explicitly allow a child with an established meaningful relationship with a family to remain with the family, and allow a family with special training or skills to provide care to a child who has a severe disability. See also Senate Bill 466.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Jan. 24, 2020