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MichiganHB 47502025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Children: foster care; conditions on the use of certain benefits for a child in foster care; provide. Amends 1994 PA 203 (MCL 722.951 - 722.960) by adding sec. 8f. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0018'25Last Action: assigned PA 51'26 with immediate effect
Sponsored By: Kathy Schmaltz (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Children: foster careChildren: guardiansChildren: protectionChildren: children's rightsHuman services: children's servicesState agencies (existing): health and human services
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Help foster children get and track benefits
Beginning October 1, 2026, Michigan must check foster children for benefits within 60 days of entry and annually afterward. It must apply for benefits they may qualify for but do not receive: federal or state Supplemental Security Income, Social Security, veterans benefits, and other benefits it identifies. Working with an appointed guardian ad litem, the department must identify a benefit manager under federal rules; it can seek that role only when no suitable candidate is available. When managing a child's money, it must give yearly financial reports to the child, supervising placement agency, and appointed guardian ad litem. For outside payees, it must track their work, offer guidance as needed, and require yearly reports to itself and the child. The law also requires enactment of Senate Bill 18 for these changes to take effect.
Protect foster children's benefits and savings
Beginning October 1, 2026, Michigan must use or save benefits it manages for foster children in their best interests—not repay the state for care. For children ages 14 through 17, it must save at least 50% while managing their benefits. Money can cover special needs not otherwise provided by the department or be saved for reasonably foreseeable future needs. The department must monitor federal asset limits and use suitable options, including PASS work-goal accounts, ABLE disability savings accounts, individual development accounts, special needs trusts, other federal exclusions, or spending on current special needs. It must also make monthly payments to children from their benefits for education, health co-pays, deductibles, out-of-pocket medical costs, job training, transportation, and immediate living needs. Its review process must approve allowable expenses unless they are not in the child's best interests; the law sets no payment amount.
Money skills training for foster youth
Beginning October 1, 2026, Michigan must provide financial training when it manages a foster child's benefits and finds training appropriate. This applies to youth ages 14 and older. Training covers money management and paying for education after high school, including FAFSA financial aid requirements. It also covers evaluating scholarships, grants, work-study, and other aid, applying for assistance, and lowering education costs.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kathy Schmaltz
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Alicia St. Germaine
Republican • House
Angela Rigas
Republican • House
Bill Schuette
Republican • House
Brad Paquette
Republican • House
Brian BeGole
Republican • House
Cameron Cavitt
Republican • House
David Prestin
Republican • House
Douglas Wozniak
Republican • House
Gregory Alexander
Republican • House
Gregory Markkanen
Republican • House
Jaime Greene
Republican • House
Jamie Thompson
Republican • House
Jason Woolford
Republican • House
John Roth
Republican • House
Joseph Aragona
Republican • House
Joseph Fox
House
Joseph Pavlov
Republican • House
Karl Bohnak
Republican • House
Luke Meerman
Republican • House
Mai Xiong
Democratic • House
Matt Bierlein
Republican • House
Mike Mueller
Republican • House
Nancy DeBoer
Republican • House
Ron Robinson
Republican • House
Rylee Linting
Republican • House
Steve Frisbie
Republican • House
Tim Kelly
Republican • House
Timothy Beson
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 7/3/2026
PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT
Yes: 36 • No: 0 • Other: 2
House vote • 7/3/2026
roll call
Yes: 106 • No: 1 • Other: 3
House vote • 9/10/2025
passed; given immediate effect
Yes: 60 • No: 45 • Other: 5
Actions Timeline
assigned PA 51'26 with immediate effect
7/29/2026Housefiled with Secretary of State 07/23/2026 11:36 AM
7/29/2026Houseapproved by the Governor 07/21/2026 02:14 PM
7/29/2026Housepresented to the Governor 07/14/2026 11:54 AM
7/14/2026Housebill ordered enrolled
7/3/2026Housefull title agreed to
7/3/2026Houseroll call Roll Call #323 Yeas 106 Nays 1 Excused 0 Not Voting 3
7/3/2026HouseSenate substitute (S-4) concurred in
7/3/2026Houserule suspended
7/3/2026Houselaid over one day under the rules
7/3/2026Housereturned from Senate with substitute (S-4) with immediate effect and full title
7/3/2026HouseINSERTED FULL TITLE
7/3/2026SenatePASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 197 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
7/3/2026SenatePLACED ON IMMEDIATE PASSAGE
7/3/2026SenateRULES SUSPENDED
7/3/2026SenatePLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING
7/3/2026SenateREPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
7/3/2026SenateRULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
7/3/2026SenatePLACED ON ORDER OF GENERAL ORDERS
7/3/2026SenateDISCHARGE COMMITTEE APPROVED
7/3/2026SenateREFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES
9/17/2025SenatePASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
9/17/2025Housetransmitted
9/10/2025HouseRep. Sharon MacDonell removed as cosponsor
9/10/2025HouseRep. Julie Rogers removed as cosponsor
9/10/2025House
Bill Text
As Passed by the House
7/3/2026
As Passed by the Senate
7/3/2026
Enrolled
7/3/2026
House Concurred
7/3/2026
Introduced
7/29/2025
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