MI HB5466

Amends the paternity act to allow the prosecuting attorney and department of human services to transfer paternity case responsibilities to the friend of the court, county-employed attorney, or department of human services attorney

Permits paternity actions to be brought by the mother, father, eligible children, or the department of human services in the circuit court of the county where the mother or child resides

Allows paternity actions to commence during pregnancy or before the child reaches 18 years of age, with special provisions for children who became 18 between August 15, 1984 and June 2, 1986

Requires the prosecuting attorney to conduct proceedings if the county department determines eligibility for public assistance, the department is the complainant, or services are being received under Social Security Act Title IV-D

Effective date is March 17, 2015, taking effect 90 days after enactment on December 17, 2014