MI HB6316

Adds new ground for termination of parental rights (subsection 3(n)) when a natural parent or putative father is convicted of more than 2 felonies and designated a habitual offender under Michigan criminal procedure law.

Allows the habitual offender ground to be overcome by clear and convincing evidence of one of four conditions: establishing paternity and financial support ability, completing all offered rehabilitative services without violation, maintaining current child support for 12+ months with proof of income and housing, or demonstrating established custodial environment with education, support, and stability with minimal state assistance.

Preserves existing grounds for termination of parental rights including child abandonment, physical or sexual abuse, failure to rectify conditions within 182 days, imprisonment exceeding 2 years, and various serious criminal convictions related to child abuse.

Requires written notice at least 14 days before termination hearing to be served on the agency, foster parent, parents, guardian, guardian ad litem, tribal leader if applicable, child's attorney, all parties' attorneys, prosecutor, and child if 11 years or older.

Specifies court must issue opinion or order within 70 days of initial hearing commencement and may suspend parenting time once petition is filed; failure to meet deadline does not dismiss petition.