Probate: guardians and conservators; requirement to state on record reasons for moving ward from residence; provide for. Amends secs. 5306 & 5314 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5306 & 700.5314) & adds sec 5306b.
Key claim: Michigan now requires guardians and conservators to state on the record their reasons for moving a ward from the ward’s residence.
Abstract
(SB0586 · 103rd Legislature) Probate: guardians and conservators; requirement to state on record reasons for moving ward from residence; provide for. Amends secs. 5306 & 5314 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5306 & 700.5314) & adds sec 5306b. Sponsor: Sen. Ruth Johnson ® + 8 co-sponsors Latest vote: House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #325 — 107-0 (passed, 2026-07-03) Latest action (2026-07-29): Assigned Pa 0069’26 With Immediate Effect
Why this matters
Wards under guardianship — often elderly or incapacitated adults — can be relocated from their homes with significant consequences for their wellbeing, community ties, and access to benefits. Requiring guardians and conservators to state reasons on the record adds a transparency and accountability check on residential moves, complementing the broader package of EPIC amendments tightening fiduciary duties in Michigan.