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MI HB4296
Bill
Status
9/19/2023
Primary Sponsor
Betsy Coffia
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Allows legally married minors to prosecute or defend divorce actions with the same effect as if they were of legal age.
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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