2022 House Bill 5975 / Public Act 201

Require lawyer-guardian ad litem take domestic violence course

Introduced in the House

March 24, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-19)

To require that “trauma-informed training provided by the supreme court” be given to attorneys who serve as a guardian ad litem appointed by a court to represent the best interests of a child.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

May 11, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 24, 2022

Passed in the House 98 to 9 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 26, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services

June 30, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 20, 2022

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To require that if “trauma-informed training" is provided by a state court administrative office then attorneys who serve as a guardian ad litem appointed by a court to represent the best interests of a child must take it.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 7, 2022