Michigan HB 4697 passes both chambers, heads to governor for signature

Michigan HB 4697 has passed both chambers of the Legislature and is now heading to the governor. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Stephanie Young with 27 co-sponsors, would modify eligibility requirements for guardianship assistance payments under the 2008 guardianship assistance law, specifically amending Section 4 of 2008 PA 260. The most recent action was recorded on May 20, 2026, when the Senate Committee of the Whole reported the bill favorably without amendment. (source: https://openstates.org/mi/bills/2025-2026/HB4697/)

The bill cleared the House on April 16, 2026, by a vote of 101 yeas to 3 nays with 6 not voting, and was given immediate effect. It was then referred to the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services on April 21, 2026, before moving to the Committee of the Whole, which reported it favorably without amendment on May 19, 2026. The bill is tied to HB 4696, meaning both measures must be enacted together to take effect.

The bill now goes to the governor for consideration. Because the House granted immediate effect upon passage, the bill's provisions could take effect quickly upon signature, though the tie-bar requirement with HB 4696 means both bills must be signed before either becomes law.