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Legislative Analysis
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DEPENDENCY OF A JUVENILE
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House Bill 6149 as introduced                                                Analysis available at
Sponsor: Rep. Kara Hope                                                      http://www.legislature.mi.gov
1st Committee: Criminal Justice
2nd Committee: Families, Children and Seniors
Complete to 12-9-24
SUMMARY:
       House Bill 6149 would amend Chapter XIIA of the Probate Code (also known as the juvenile
       code) to newly provide that the family division of circuit court has jurisdiction in proceedings
       concerning a juvenile under 18 years old in the county who is found to be dependent and in
       danger of substantial physical or psychological harm because they are without proper or
       necessary support, care, or services due to their special medical, mental health, educational, or
       social needs through no fault of their parents, guardian, or other custodian.
       The determination of no fault described above would mean that the court finds that the parent,
       custodian, or legal guardian has sought state and local assistance and resources and is still
       unable to provide the support or get the care or services the juvenile needs.
       The bill would take effect 90 days after being enacted.
       MCL 712A.2
FISCAL IMPACT:
       House Bill 6149 would increase costs for the Department of Health and Human Services
       (DHHS) and local units of government by an indeterminate amount. The fiscal impact of the
       bill would be dependent on an increased number of juveniles being placed under court
       jurisdiction due to the juvenile's special medical, mental health, education, or social needs and
       what services they receive, such as behavioral health services. At this time, it is unknown how
       this change will affect federal title IV-E payments for juveniles in this situation.
                                                          Legislative Analyst: Rick Yuille
                                                               Fiscal Analyst: Sydney Brown
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their
deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
House Fiscal Agency                                                                           Page 1 of 1
Statutes affected: 
House Introduced Bill: 712A.2