SB 1161

Children: protection; safe delivery of newborns law; modify definition of newborn and allow surrender to a newborn safety device. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 17 & 20, ch. XII of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712.1 et seq.) & adds sec. 3a to ch. XII.

In committee Last action September 10, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Official bill page and text: legislature.mi.gov

Sponsors 4

Prime sponsor: John Damoose
Cosponsors (3): Joseph N. Bellino Jr., Paul Wojno, Rick Outman

Status

In committee as of September 10, 2026. The 103rd Legislature serves until the 104th convenes on January 13, 2027.

Referred to: Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety (from the official referral record)

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 2

Date	Chamber	Action
September 10, 2026	Senate	REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
September 10, 2026	Senate	INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOHN DAMOOSE

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