HB4696Introduced in the House
Children: guardians; definition of relative under the guardianship assistance act; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 2008 PA 260 (MCL 722.872). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4697'25
Introduced by Luke Meerman, District 89
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Official description
Children: guardians; definition of relative under the guardianship assistance act; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 2008 PA 260 (MCL 722.872). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4697'25
Where it stands
Referred To Committee Of The Whole
May 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Reported Favorably Without Amendment 5/19/2026 · May 20, 2026
8
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Erika Geiss | 1 | Yes |
| Sylvia Santana | 2 | Yes |
| Stephanie Chang | 3 | Yes |
| Rosemary Bayer | 13 | Yes |
| Sue Shink | 14 | Yes |
| Jeff Irwin | 15 | Yes |
| Jonathan Lindsey | 17 | No |
| John Cherry | 27 | Yes |
| Michele Hoitenga | 36 | No |
| John Damoose | 37 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced By Representative Rep. Luke Meerman
Read A First Time
Referred To Committee On Families And Veterans
Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/26/2025
Reported With Recommendation For Referral To Committee On Rules
Recommendation Concurred In
Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment
Referred To Second Reading
Read A Second Time
Placed On Third Reading
Read A Third Time
Passed; Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #113 Yeas 101 Nays 3 Excused 0 Not Voting 6
Transmitted
Passed By House With Immediate Effect
Referred To Committee On Housing And Human Services
Reported Favorably Without Amendment 5/19/2026
Referred To Committee Of The Whole
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