SB 1189·MI·senate
Human services: fraud; falsely identifying a person as a biological parent; prohibit. Amends secs. 57e & 57g of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.57e & 400.57g).
In CommitteeFiled Oct 1, 2026
Sponsor: Jim Runestad (R)
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REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Oct 1, 2026
Summary
SB 1189 amends Michigan’s fraud statutes to prohibit anyone from falsely claiming that another individual is a child’s biological parent when dealing with human‑services programs. The change targets both the person making the false claim and any agency that might rely on that information. It aims to protect families and state resources from fraud and misrepresentation.
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