2011 Senate Bill 22 / Public Act 11

Revise rule against "perpetuities”

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 19, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-20)

To revise the law that restricts "perpetuities,” which is a legal doctrine intended to prevent assets from being tied-up in long-term family or "dynasty" trusts, so as to reference the <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2008-HB-5909">2008 law</a> exempting certain personal property from the ban.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Jan. 26, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jan. 27, 2011

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Jan. 27, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 17, 2011

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 8, 2011

Passed in the House 109 to 1 (details)

To revise the law that restricts "perpetuities,” which is a legal doctrine intended to prevent assets from being tied-up in long-term family or "dynasty" trusts, so as to reference the <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2008-HB-5909">2008 law</a> exempting certain personal property from the ban.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 23, 2011