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HB 4750

Children: foster care; department to use or conserve benefits for children in foster care in the best interests of the children in foster care; provide. Amends 1994 PA 203 (MCL 722.951 - 722.960) by adding sec. 8f.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 28 co-sponsors

Overview: HB 4750, "Children: foster care; department to use or conserve benefits for children in foster care in the best interests of the children in foster care; provide", was re

bill ordered enrolled
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Bill Summary · HB 4750

Overview: HB 4750, "Children: foster care; department to use or conserve benefits for children in foster care in the best interests of the children in foster care; provide", was referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services. It was introduced on March 13, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The bill sought to require the Department of Health and Human Services to use or conserve any benefits received on behalf of children in foster care in a manner that is in the best interests of those children.

Key Provisions:
- Mandates the Department to use or conserve any benefits, including but not limited to Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, or Veterans Affairs benefits, received on behalf of children in foster care
- Requires the Department to use or conserve such benefits in a manner that is in the best interests of the children in foster care

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would impact children in the foster care system and the Department of Health and Human Services, which would be required to manage any benefits received on behalf of those children in their best interests.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services for further consideration.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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