Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1161: Children: protection; safe delivery of newborns law; modify definition of newborn and allow surrender to a newborn safety device. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 17 & 20, ch. XII of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712.1 et seq.) & adds sec. 3a to ch. XII.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1161 is a bill introduced in the Michigan Senate on September 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Children: protection; safe delivery of newborns law; modify definition of newborn and allow surrender to a newborn safety device. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 17 & 20, ch. XII of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712.1 et seq.) & adds sec. 3a to ch. XII. Primary sponsor: John Damoose (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 10, 2026): REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Damoose | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Joe Bellino | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Rick Outman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Paul Wojno | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
- INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOHN DAMOOSE