2007 House Bill 4602 / 2008 Public Act 149

Exempt personal property in certain trusts from “perpetuities”

Introduced in the House

April 17, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-80)

To exempt personal property held in certain trusts from the law against "perpetuities.” "Perpetuities" is a legal doctrine intended to prevent assets from being tied-up in long-term family or "dynasty" trusts. However, the law has the effect of causing trusts to be set up in other states.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 19, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 20, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 25, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 7, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 15, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To exempt personal property held in certain trusts from the law against "perpetuities.” "Perpetuities" is a legal doctrine intended to prevent assets from being tied-up in long-term family or "dynasty" trusts. However, the law has the effect of causing trusts to be set up in other states.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 28, 2008