Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 735: Children: child abuse or child neglect; definition of child neglect; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.622).

In committee Last action March 25, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)

Plain-language summary

SB 735 is a bill introduced in the Michigan Senate on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Children: child abuse or child neglect; definition of child neglect; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.622). Primary sponsor: Jeff Irwin (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jeff Irwin (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.