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MI HB6097
Bill
Status
8/6/2020
Primary Sponsor
Yousef Rabhi
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AI Summary
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Changes gender-specific language in intestate succession statutes from "husband" and "wife" to "spouse" to make provisions gender neutral.
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Updates references in section 2114 regarding parent-child relationships and assisted reproductive technology to use "spouse" instead of "husband."
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Modifies section 2806 definitions relating to divorce and annulment proceedings to replace "husband and wife" with "married couple."
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Effective only if Senate Joint Resolution _____ or House Joint Resolution T becomes part of the 1963 Michigan Constitution.
Legislative Description
Probate: wills and estates; certain references in the estates and protected individuals code; make gender neutral. Amends secs. 2114 & 2806 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.2114 & 700.2806).
Family law: marriage and divorce
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 08/06/2020
8/12/2020