Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB6322: Human services: adult foster care; enhanced standards on adult foster care facilities; provide for. Amends 1979 PA 218 (MCL 400.701 - 400.737) by adding sec. 28c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6320'26, HB 6321'26
Status: In committee, August 27, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1979 PA 218, entitled "Adult foster care facility licensing act," (MCL 400.701 to 400.737) by adding section 28c.
From the introduced text, August 27, 2026:
A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled "Adult foster care facility licensing act," (MCL 400.701 to 400.737) by adding section 28c. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 28c. (1) In addition to in-service training or on-the-job training, an unlicensed or uncertified direct care staff member must be educated to understand the physical and emotional needs of the population the unlicensed or uncertified direct care staff member is hired to serve by completing the following courses within 120 days after the date of hire: (a) Empathy and simulation of the aging process. For an adult foster care facility that serves residents who are 50 years of age or older, the course must provide staff members with the experience of sensory challenges related to aging and the emotional challenges that come with the loss of independence, home, and relationships with family and friends to understand the factors that influence the aging experience, the physical changes of the aging body, and the emotional challenges presented by the physical changes of the aging body. The preferred mode of instruction for the course described in this subdivision is in person. A direct care staff member must demonstrate comprehension by passing an examination related to the course content. (b) Dignity and sensitivity. The course must include basic techniques for effectively and compassionately …
Sponsors
- Hoskins, Jason (D, 18) · primary sponsor
- Miller, Reggie (D, 31)
- Foreman, Morgan (D, 33)
- Rheingans, Carrie (D, 47)
- Wilson, Jimmie (D, 32)
- McKinney, Donavan (D, 11)
- MacDonell, Sharon (D, 56)
- Morgan, Jason (D, 23)
- Hope, Kara (D, 74)
- Neeley, Cynthia (D, 70)
- Martus, Jasper (D, 69)
- Wozniak, Douglas (R, 59)
Latest actions
- : bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
- : referred to Committee on Families and Veterans
- : read a first time
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Jason Hoskins
Subjects: Human services: adult foster care, State agencies (existing): health and human services, State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs
Common questions
- What is HB6322?
- HB6322 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Human services: adult foster care; enhanced standards on adult foster care facilities; provide for. Amends 1979 PA 218 (MCL 400.701 - 400.737) by adding sec. 28c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6320'26, HB 6321'26.
- What does HB6322 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1979 PA 218, entitled "Adult foster care facility licensing act," (MCL 400.701 to 400.737) by adding section 28c.
- What is the status of HB6322?
- In committee as of August 27, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026 (August 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB6322?
- Hoskins, Jason (D, 18), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB6322?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6322
Source: official Michigan record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.