Michigan HB4805: Children: other; rolling average amount for disbursement under the children's trust fund; increase. Amends sec. 1 of 1982 PA 249 (MCL 21.171). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0418'25, SB 0421'25, HB 4808'25

What the bill says

An act to amend 1982 PA 249, entitled “An act to establish the state children’s trust fund in the department of treasury; and to provide certain powers and duties of the department of treasury with respect to the trust fund,” by amending section 1 (MCL 21.171), as amended by 2014 PA 306.

From the chaptered text, July 23, 2026:

AN ACT to amend 1982 PA 249, entitled “An act to establish the state children’s trust fund in the department of treasury; and to provide certain powers and duties of the department of treasury with respect to the trust fund,” by amending section 1 (MCL 21.171), as amended by 2014 PA 306. The People of the State of Michigan enact: Sec. 1. (1) The children’s trust fund is created as a charitable and educational endowment fund in the department of treasury. The fund must be expended only as provided in this section. (2) The state treasurer shall credit to the trust fund all amounts appropriated for this purpose under section 475 of the income tax act of 1967, 1967 PA 281, MCL 206.475, any amounts received under section 811j of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.811j, and section 8 of the child abuse and neglect prevention act, 1982 PA 250, MCL 722.608, and any amounts received from civil fines imposed under the playground equipment safety act, 1997 PA 16, MCL 408.681 to 408.687. (3) The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the trust fund. The state treasurer has the same authority to invest the assets of the trust fund as is granted to an investment fiduciary under the public employee retirement system investment act, 1965 PA …

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Sponsors

• Posthumus, Bryan (R, 90) · primary sponsor
• Fitzgerald, John (D, 83)
• Rigas, Angela (R, 79)
• Kunse, Tom (R, 100)
• Borton, Ken (R, 105)
• Bierlein, Matt (R, 97)
• Frisbie, Steve (R, 44)

Latest actions

1. July 29, 2026: assigned PA 62'26 with immediate effect
2. July 23, 2026: filed with Secretary of State 07/23/2026 11:58 AM
3. July 21, 2026: approved by the Governor 07/21/2026 02:10 PM
4. July 14, 2026: presented to the Governor 07/14/2026 11:50 AM
5. July 3, 2026: bill ordered enrolled
6. July 3, 2026: roll call Roll Call #320 Yeas 102 Nays 6 Excused 0 Not Voting 2
7. July 3, 2026: Senate substitute (S-1) concurred in
8. July 3, 2026: rule suspended
9. July 3, 2026: laid over one day under the rules
10. July 3, 2026: returned from Senate with substitute (S-1) with immediate effect

Votes

• Roll Call #320 (July 3, 2026): 102 yea, 6 nay, passed
• PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT (July 3, 2026): 33 yea, 3 nay, passed
• passed; given immediate effect (January 14, 2026): 101 yea, 8 nay, passed
• Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment (November 6, 2025): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB4805?

HB4805 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Children: other; rolling average amount for disbursement under the children's trust fund; increase. Amends sec. 1 of 1982 PA 249 (MCL 21.171). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0418'25, SB 0421'25, HB 4808'25.

What does HB4805 do?

In its own words: An act to amend 1982 PA 249, entitled “An act to establish the state children’s trust fund in the department of treasury; and to provide certain powers and duties of the department of treasury with respect to the trust fund,” by amending section 1 (MCL 21.171), as amended by 2014 PA 306.

What is the status of HB4805?

Signed into law as of July 29, 2026. Latest action: assigned PA 62'26 with immediate effect (July 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HB4805?

Posthumus, Bryan (R, 90), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB4805?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4805