SB 586·MI·senate
Probate: guardians and conservators; requirement to state on record reasons for moving ward from residence; provide for. Amends secs. 5306 & 5314 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5306 & 700.5314).
Sent to ExecutiveFiled Sep 25, 2025
Sponsor: Ruth Johnson (R)
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PRESENTED TO GOVERNOR 7/14/2026 11:26 AM
Jul 15, 2026
Summary
The bill amends Michigan probate law to require any guardian or conservator to state on the official record why a ward is being moved from their current home. It applies to all individuals under guardianship or conservatorship and seeks to increase transparency and protect the ward’s welfare. The change updates sections 700.5306 and 700.5314 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
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