2019 Senate Bill 195 / 2020 Public Act 309

Create an incarcerated minor Family Advisory Board

Introduced in the Senate

March 12, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-1)

To create a Family Advisory Board in the Department of Corrections to give advice on ways to support family reunification during and after when a minor is incarcerated for committing a serious crime, and other steps intended to assist reentry into the community and reduce recidivism.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

March 10, 2020

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 22, 2020

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 22, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 15, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 17, 2020

Passed in the House 100 to 5 (details)

To create a Family Advisory Board in the Department of Corrections to give advice on ways to support family reunification during and after when a minor is incarcerated for committing a serious crime, and other steps intended to assist reentry into the community and reduce recidivism.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 29, 2020