2022 House Bill 5980 / Public Act 205

Revise details of foster care regulations

Introduced in the House

March 24, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Stephanie Young (D-8)

To increase from two years to three years the state licenses required by foster family homes and foster family group homes, if they have been in business at least a year and have a good record.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

May 11, 2022

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 24, 2022

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (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 increase from two years to three years the state licenses required by foster family homes and foster family group homes, if they have been in business at least a year and have a good record.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 7, 2022