MI SB0997

Requires courts to permit regular and frequent parenting time (at least once every 7 days) between a removed child and parent in child abuse/neglect proceedings, unless the court determines parenting time may be harmful to the child's life, physical health, or mental well-being.

Allows courts to suspend parenting time if determined harmful, and permits courts to order psychological evaluations or counseling to determine appropriate parenting time conditions.

Changes language regarding parenting time from "may" to "shall" require it, establishing parenting time as a presumptive right rather than discretionary.

Modifies references to state agencies from "family independence agency" to "department of human services" to reflect organizational changes.

Updates technical language and cross-references related to juvenile court dispositions, foster care placements, and agency responsibilities in child welfare proceedings.