Michigan SB 1008 requires courts to provide information on supported decision-making before guardianship petitions

Original title: Probate: guardians and conservators; provision for supported decision-making agreements; create.

Last action · May 21, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICESSponsors: Stephanie Chang and 4 others

Companion · HB 4677same policy, House version

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What This Bill Would Do

Michigan Senate Bill 1008 requires the court to provide individuals intending to file a guardianship petition with written information on alternatives to a full guardian—including —before a petition is filed.

Why it matters

The bill alters the pre-filing requirements for individuals and families seeking guardianship by mandating that courts distribute standardized educational materials regarding legal and personal alternatives.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Individuals intending to file a guardianship petition

Must receive written information regarding alternatives to guardianship from the court before filing a petition.

Directly affected

Courts

Must provide written information setting forth alternatives to guardianship to prospective petitioners prior to filing.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What alternatives to guardianship must the court explain?

The court must provide information on alternatives including limited guardians, conservators, patient advocate designations, do-not-resuscitate orders, physician orders for scope of treatment forms, durable powers of attorney, and .

Who receives the information about alternatives?

The court provides the written information to the person intending to file a guardianship petition before the petition is filed.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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May 21, 2026SenateCommittee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES
May 21, 2026SenateIntroduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG

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