Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4696: 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

Passed one chamber Last action May 20, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Plain-language summary

HB 4696 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on June 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Luke Meerman (Republican). It lists 27 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2026): REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Luke Meerman (Republican). 27 co-sponsors.