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MI HB4296

Bill

Status

Passed

9/19/2023

Primary Sponsor

Betsy Coffia

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan law to clarify that a legally married minor is released from parental control and has the same rights, benefits, and privileges as an adult spouse.

  • Eliminates the requirement to appoint a next friend or guardian ad litem in divorce actions involving legally married minors, unless the judge specifically requires it.

  • Allows legally married minors to prosecute or defend divorce actions with the same effect as if they were of legal age.

  • Effective September 19, 2023, contingent upon enactment of Senate Bills 209 and 212, and House Bills 4294 and 4295 of the 102nd Legislature.

Legislative Description

Children: other; certain obligations of minor children released upon marriage; clarify. Amends sec. 1 of 1919 PA 160 (MCL 551.251). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0209'23, SB 0212'23, HB 4294'23, HB 4295'23

Children: other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 123'23 With Immediate Effect

9/19/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2023

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